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Case Study: River Tees

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River Valley in the UK – River Tees

The River Tees is located in northeast England. The River Tees flows from the Pennine Hills to the North Sea.

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Landforms of erosion

  • Landforms of erosion found in the upper course of the River Tees include the High Force.
    • The High Force is a 20 m high waterfall.
    • The High Force was formed by the erosion of limestone (less resistant) which lies underneath a layer of dolerite (more resistant).
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Landforms of deposition

  • Landforms of deposition are found in the lower course of the River Tees.
  • Landforms of deposition of the River Tees include:
    • Levees.
    • Floodplains.

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