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River Thames
The River Thames is the longest river in England, and is best known for flowing through central London.
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What Animals are In The Thames?
Some common animals found in the River Thames in England include fish such as eels, perch, and chub, as well as water birds like swans, geese, and ducks. Occasionally, seals and porpoises have also been spotted in the river.
What does London use the Thames River for?
The Thames River is used for various purposes in London, including transportation, recreational activities such as boating and sightseeing cruises, and as a source of water for the city. Additionally, it plays a role in the city's drainage system and helps regulate the city's climate.
At first on the River Thames is it quiet?
In some parts of the River Thames, especially away from the bustling city areas, it can be quiet and peaceful. However, it is a busy waterway with various types of traffic, so it may not always be completely quiet.
In which hills does the river thames rise?
It rises at Thames Head in Gloucestershire, the Cotswold Hills
What is the widest point of the Thames?
Westminster bridge, just in front of the Houses of Parliament, is 826.8 ft (252m) wide, which is a fairly good indication of the width of the river at the point most visitors would see it. A few miles upstream, at Hammersmith, the bridge is only 700 ft (210m), whilst at Dartford, the last bridge on the Thames before the open sea, the bridge is 2,664 ft (812m) long.
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This question is the same as - how long is a piece of string. Given the Thames is 215 miles long there would be thousands of different widths.
There are many parts of the River Thames:
The width of the river Thames also increases the further downstream you go.
Lechlade 18 metres wide
Oxford 76 metres wide
Teddington 100 metres wide
London Bridge 265 metres wide
Woolwich 448 metres wide
Gravesend 732 metres wide
Nore Light, 10 km wide
Estuary (between Shoeburyness and Sheerness) 8 km wide
Whitstable and Foulness Point, the estuary is 29 km across.
Hope my answer was some help!! :)
When was a whale found in the river thames?
In September 2021, a young minke whale was found in the River Thames in London. The whale sadly died despite rescue efforts to return it to the sea.
Who named the River Thames the River Thames?
The name "Thames" is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "Tamesas," meaning 'dark' or 'smooth.' The exact person who named the river is unknown, as the name likely evolved over time with the various populations who lived along its banks.
How did people cross the thames river?
A2. By boat bridges and fords.
A1 In early days, you would swim, or perhaps use a small craft. But when the Romans came, they built the first wooden bridge, about the limit of the Tidal Reach up the river. Boadicea didn't like that and burnt it, but it was re built. And a long time later, the stone bridge at that location was sold to the US, and re-erected there.
(With the arrival of motorized traffic, the Brits had tried to widen it, but this made the weight too excessive for the piers and it started to sink! Hence the need for the new (now) London Bridge. )
The Thames River in the UK has historically suffered from pollution due to industrialization and urbanization. Efforts have been made to improve water quality through sewage treatment, regulations on industrial discharges, and conservation measures. Although pollution levels have decreased, challenges remain in controlling runoff from urban areas and agricultural land.
The Thames is located in the United Kingdom which is part of the continent of Europe
The recognised source of the River Thames is at a place called Thames Head, one mile north of the village of Kemble in the Cotswolds.
What animals live by the River Thames?
There are several bird species that are found in River Thames, including The Mute Swan, The Canada Goose, The Mallard Duck, The Greylag Goose, The Great Crested Grebe, The Coot, The Grey Heron and The Moorhen. You can also find mammals such as The Water Vole, The Otter and The American Mink.
What is the best bait for trout fishing?
if i were you i would go with spinner bait, a nice mepps number 1 would catch you Trout like crazy. I would also try night crawler worms or any worm
I have always used "Balls of Fire" fish eggs. They are bright pink and the fish are attracted to them.
How many bridges does the river thames cross?
Hundreds, the Thames is a long river and flows through many towns and villages.
There are 107 bridges from source to the Thames mouth
Name two bridges across the River Thames?
There are 109 bridges over the Thames,, not to be typed here though
What plants are in the Thames?
There aren't really plants that live on the Thames, there are just lily pads and seaweed which come naturally.
What is the widest point on the river thames?
Today due to damming projects primarily by Israel the Jordan rarely exceeds 100ft in width, and 10ft in depth.
How long has the River Thames been flowing?
It has been there for 2000 years.
The river Thames has been around for at least 10,000 years.
Why do you need the river thames?
Like most major rivers in the world, the Thames has been a highway for commerce and transportation . It was for centuries also an open sewer.
England is an island so the English had to learn to use the surrounding seas. But London was already well established as the capitol before sea power became important. And London is linked to the sea by the Thames.
How many towns and cities does the River Thames flow through?
The main towns are Oxford, Reading, Windsor, London
