Case Study: River Tees
Geography: KS3, topic 8.1.14
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.
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).
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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