RIVER TEES

Cards (27)

  • What river is being studied in this material?
    River Tees
  • Where is the River Tees located?
    Northeast of England
  • What is the approximate length of the River Tees?
    130 kilometers
  • What geographical feature is the source of the River Tees?
    Pennine Hills
  • What is the height of the source of the River Tees?
    893 meters above sea level
  • What type of farming is practiced in the area around the River Tees' source?
    Sheep farming
  • What is the term used for the starting point of a river?
    Source
  • What is the term for the area where the river meets the sea?
    Estuary
  • What are the three main sections of a river?
    Upper course, middle course, lower course
  • What landform is created in the upper course of the River Tees?
    V-shaped valleys
  • What is the process of erosion that occurs in the upper course of the river?
    Vertical erosion
  • What is the name of the waterfall found in the upper course of the River Tees?
    High Force Waterfall
  • How tall is the High Force Waterfall?
    21 meters
  • What type of erosion primarily forms meanders in the middle course of a river?
    Lateral erosion
  • What is an oxbow lake?
    A lake formed from a meander cutoff
  • What happens to the river's channel as it approaches the sea?
    The channel widens and deepens
  • What type of environment is formed at the mouth of the River Tees?
    Salt marsh
  • What type of wildlife can be found in the salt marsh area of the River Tees?
    Seals
  • What is the primary reason for the formation of meanders in a river?
    Water takes the easiest route
  • What is the significance of the River Tees for geography students?
    It contains all major river landforms
  • How does hydraulic action contribute to river erosion?
    It uses the force of water to erode
  • What is the role of interlocking spurs in the upper course of a river?
    They create V-shaped valleys
  • What is the primary characteristic of the lower course of a river?
    It has larger boats and ships
  • What happens to the water in an oxbow lake over time?
    It tends to dry up
  • What is the direction of flow for the River Tees?
    West to east
  • What is the significance of the River Tees being a protected area?
    It supports diverse wildlife
  • What is the main reason for the river's meanders becoming tighter over time?
    Increased lateral erosion on the outside bends