The River Tees is an important river in the North East of England. It's source is high in the Pennie near Cross Fell (height 893m). From there it flows roughly East around 128km to reach the North sea at Middlesbrough.
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Main landforms found along the river.
Meanders, Interlocking spurs, Estuaries, Levées, Waterfalls and Floodplains
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Main features along the River Tees upper course.
Waterfalls and Interlocking spurs.
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Main features along the River Tees middle and lower course.
Meander and Oxbow lake, Levées, Estuaries and Floodplains.
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Where is the source located?
The source is in the Pennines near Cross Fell, 893m above sea level.
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Where are Rapids located?
They are located in the upper course, near Cauldron Snout,
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Where are the Interlocking Spurs?
They are located in the upper course near Cauldron Snout.
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Where is the Waterfall located?
High Force Waterfall (21m high) is located in the upper course of the River Tees, south-east of Forest-in-Teesdale village.
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Where is the Meanders located?
One Meander is located in Sockburn village the lower course. There are many Meanders throughout the middle and lower course.
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Where are the Levées located?
Levées are located at Yarm in the lower course.
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Where are oxbow lakes located?
They can be found between Yarm and Middlesbrough in the lower course.
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Where can the Estuary be located?
in Middlesbrough, lower course, before the River Tees enters the North sea.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Main landforms found along the river.
Back
Meanders, Interlocking spurs, Estuaries, Levées, Waterfalls and Floodplains
Card 3
Front
Main features along the River Tees upper course.
Back
Card 4
Front
Main features along the River Tees middle and lower course.
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