What is the lower course of the River Tees like?

What is the lower course of the River Tees like?

Near Yarm, the meanders in the lower course are much larger, and oxbow lakes have formed. In this area there are also levees which have formed when the river has flooded. The River Tees has a very large estuary with mudflats and sandbanks which supports wildlife in the area.

Where is the lower course of the River Tees?

Yarm
The Lower Course From Yarm, the river has levees. These are a natural form of flood defence. The lower course is dominated by deposition as the river slows and becomes tidal (due to the influence of the sea) as it approaches its mouth.

How does the River Tees change downstream?

The River Tees drains the eastern slopes of Cross Fell in the Pennines and flows eastward to the North Sea. After heavy rainfall or when the snow melts in the spring the river level can rise quickly and the water also flows downstream quickly.

How does a river change in the lower course?

As a river flows down steep slopes, the water performs vertical erosion. As the river flows towards the mouth, the slopes become less steep. Eventually the river will flow over flat land as it approaches the sea. The discharge (amount of water flowing) will increase as the river approaches the sea.

What is the purpose of the Tees Barrage?

Teesside authorities built the barrage to improve the river’s watersports facilities by stabilising a tidal stretch of the river. The waters above the structure are kept permanently at the level of an average high tide. They’re used for sports including canoeing, jet-skiing and dragon boat racing.

How long is the River Tees in miles?

85 mi
River Tees/Length

What is the mouth of the River Tees?

North Sea
River Tees/Mouths

Where does the River Tees flow?

The River Tees rises on the eastern slopes of the North Pennines and flows east for 85 miles to finally reach the North Sea near Middlesbrough.

Why is river in the lower course also known as Old Stage?

The Old Stage The land is also at its flattest. This means that the river has to work very hard to make its way to the sea. The main agent at work now is Deposition.

What are the River Tees middle and lower course features?

Vertical erosion has formed classic V-shaped valleys. As the River Tees reaches its middle course lateral erosion overtakes vertical erosion and is evidenced by winding meanders. Meanders in the lower course are much larger. Oxbow lakes have formed in some areas.

Why is the lower course of the River Tees flat?

The lower course is dominated by deposition as the river slows and becomes tidal (due to the influence of the sea) as it approaches its mouth. This sediment is very fine and builds up mudflats. These flat areas closer to the sea have led to the growth of the industries of Teeside and the urbanisation linked to it.

What is the middle course of the River Tees used for?

The Middle Course. Meanders: are major features of the middle course of the River Tees. The flood plain either side of the river is very fertile and as a result is used for intensive agriculture.

Where is the River Tees located?

The River Tees is located in the north of England. The source of the River Tees is located in the Pennines and it flows east to its mouth where the river joins the North Sea. As the River Tees starts to erode sideways (lateral erosion), it forms meanders. These can be identified in the middle course near Barnard Castle.

Where are the meanders of the River Tees?

Near Yarm, the meanders in the lower course are much larger, and oxbow lakes have formed. In this area there are also levees which have formed when the river has flooded. The River Tees has a very large estuary with mudflats and sandbanks which supports wildlife in the area. Sites such as Seal Sands are protected areas.