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Page 1: By Hannah Stimpson Listen carefully, because there is a quiz at the end,

THE RIVER EDEN

By Hannah Stimpson

Page 2: By Hannah Stimpson Listen carefully, because there is a quiz at the end,

With prizes for correct answers!Listen carefully, because there is a quiz at the end,

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A Start...The River Eden’s source are two separate

streams, named Little grain and Red gill.The river flows from south to north

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Quick FactsLies in Cumbria, EnglandRuns for 80 miles or 130 kilometres!It flows through: Kirkby Stephen, city of

Carlisle, Penrith, Wetheral and Mallerstrong.It is laid under corby bridge

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This is Corby bridgeThis big project started in 1830 and finished in 1834

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The Neighboursprotected species that share the river:Water crowsLampreyWhite claw-Cray fishOtters ( my faverouite )Bullheads Atlantic salmonAnd water voles

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OttersHere are the main facts on river otters:Aquatic mammalsPrefer water boarded by woodsCan breath under water for four whole

minutes!Mainly eat fish but they also like : frogs,

crayfish, clams and snailsAre part of the mustelidae group, family

members include: Sea otters, weasels, skunks and badgers.

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River otters catch

This river otter has found an unlucky fish for its dinner

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Wildlife continuedThe river has a home for:183 different species of plant, which is the

highest in BritainLargest colony of nesting sand martinsAnd the otters are increasing!

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Nesting Sand MartinSand martins nest in small holes inside the dry part of a river bank

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ErosionThe sediment from the bank-side erosion has

a negative effect on the wildlife. Ten of the rivers in the Eden catchment have over 15% of their length with severe erosion caused by livestock (identified from analysing aerial images). The Rivers trust, tackles bank-side erosion with fencing project.

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Meander in the EdenThis is a very small meander which is near the middle of its tracks

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The beginning of an ox-bow lakeThis is one phrase of the ox-bow lake to come

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... And an EndThe rivers mouth is called Solway Firth, which then leads out to the sea.

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The big quiz!

Lets see how much you remembered!

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Question No.1What was the bridge that crossed the river

called?A) Kirby BridgeB) Corby bridgeC) Tower bridge

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Question No.2How many streams start the river?A) OneB) TwoC) ThreeD) four

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Question No.3Which one of these protected species live in the

river?A) DolphinB) White crabsC) Water voles

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Question No.4Which way does the river flow?A) South to NorthB) East to WestC) North to South

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Question No.5What name is the mouth of the rive known as?A) Solway firthB) Folway SirthC) Firth Solway

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I Hope you liked my presentation

Thank you for listening!