River Thames Geography Homework

Where does the river Thames start from??

Thames Head is a site in Gloucestershire and is the source of the River Thames.

How long is the river Thames???

The river Thames is approximately 346km long.

Does the river Thames connect to any other rivers??

The river Thames does not connect to any other river or lake.

How is the river Thames used today???

The river Thames is use for a number of different uses such as; tourism, industrial uses, leisure and most importantly for water.
Drinking Water
The second largest use of river water is for the public water supply.
Water for Industries
The uses of water for industry are infinite!!Steel mills,paper makers and many other industrial processes are just some examples of river water or groundwater uses in the U.K.
Rivers for Tourism
Tourism is a huge factor for this magnificent river because people come from all over the world to visit this lake.