riverthames Mr Gilbert
WCCS Science Department  
 
The River Thames Questions

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 1.The River Thames rises in the Cotswolds and travels down to the sea between Margate and Southend. Over its 150 mile length what does the river provide for those living alongside it?
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2.Low oxygen levels in the river caused by low fresh water flow may cause...
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3.Why is it important that not too many pollutants be allowed to enter the rivers food chain?
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4.Describe 2 causes of pollution affecting the Thames today.
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5. How much of Londons waste is exported via the river Thames?
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6.Read this page and then describe 3 recreational activities that can be enjoyed on the river Thames.
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7. List 5 things that are being done to help otters return to the Thames river.
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8. How can invertebrates help biologists look after the health of a river like the Thames?
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9.The Thames provides important nursery areas for which fishes?
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10.What two things have indicated that the water quality in the Thames has improved in recent years?
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