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Transcript of By Hannah Stimpson Listen carefully, because there is a quiz at the end,
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THE RIVER EDEN
By Hannah Stimpson
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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!