River Tees - Human Uses 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase StudiesGCSEOCR Created by: 16ej01Created on: 08-10-19 19:29 Embankments with Gabions Installed at Yarm school to prevent to erosion of the meander cliff Only slowed erosion and hasn't solved the problem 1 of 5 Floodplain Zoning / Flood Warning Systems To restrict building on the floodplains To warn people who already live on floodplains Doesn't solve the problem but could reduce cost of flooding People may ignore the warnings 2 of 5 Meander Cut-Offs Sections of the middle-lower course were cut to allow cargo ships to pass to the docks This increases the financial benefit of the region This can cause flooding further downstream Needs to be maintained through dredging 3 of 5 Cow Green Reservoir Built to stop flooding downstream Holds 41million litres cubed Used for conservation and recreation Can build up sediment which isn't distributed to the floodplains Large area had to be flooded for its construction Prevents salmon from migrating upstream 4 of 5 Tees Barrage Built to prevent flooding from sea surges Created revenue from the White-water reafting area Cost £54 million Needs constant maintenance, providing financial burden 5 of 5
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