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1
Q

Describe the location

A

North East England
Source: Crossfell, the Pennines
Mouth: Middlesbrough

2
Q

What is the upper course used for?

A

tourism (High Force and canoeing)
sheep farming
water storing (Cow Green reservoir)

3
Q

How tall is High Force? What is special about this?

A

21 metres, tallest waterfall in England

4
Q

What is the hard rock at High Force?

A

Whinsill

5
Q

What is the soft rock at High Force?

A

limestone and sandstone

6
Q

What is the middle course used for?

A

small settlements

farming

7
Q

What is the lower course used for?

A

large industries
tourism
shipping
large settlements

8
Q

What features are in the lower and middle course?

A

estuary
meanders
oxbow lakes
flood plains