I am writing a report for Geography about the River Tees . Where the river starts the source is this called the upper course? and where it ends is this called the lower course?
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In the river tees what processes take place and how do they chage from the source to its mouth?
i can`t find the answer im stuck.
are the processes erosion transportation and depostion?
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The source of the River Tees is Cross Fell in the Pennines. This will form part of the upper course as you say. The lower course is the last part of its travel eventually reaching the sea. It reaches the sea at Seal Sands, Teesmouth, between Hartlepool and Redcar.
The processes you are looking for will be erosion, transportation and depostion, but you will need to give examples.
The river is well documented on the internet. Some key words you could try for an internet search are 'High Force' and 'Teesdale'
thankyou for your help your very kind
Yes, you are correct! In geography, the term "upper course" refers to the starting point, or the source, of a river. The upper course is generally located at higher altitudes, often in mountainous regions, where the river begins as small streams or springs.
On the other hand, the "lower course" of a river refers to the endpoint, where the river meets the sea, an ocean, or sometimes a lake. The lower course is usually found in low-lying areas, closer to the mouth of the river. This is where the river has typically become larger and deeper, and it may have formed a delta or an estuary.
So, in the case of the River Tees, the source of the river would be considered the upper course, while the endpoint, where it eventually reaches the sea, would be the lower course.