1. This question refers to the OS Map Extract (No 1173/93) of the Middlesbrough area and Reference Diagram QIA.

(a) Give the four figure grid reference of the square which contains Middlesbrough's CBD (Central Business District). Give reasons for your answer. (3KU)

(b) A group of students has been asked to gather information about urban and industrial change in the field study area marked on Reference Diagram Q1A.
Describe in detail the gathering techniques they might use to complete such an assignment. Justify your choices. (5ES)

(c) Describe the differences between the two urban environments of Nunthorpe (Area A) and Linthorpe/Marton Grove (Area B), labelled on Reference Diagram Q1A. (5KU)

(d) Reference Diagram Q1B: Location of Middlesbrough/Teesport

Teesport is one of Britain's largest ports and is the second largest petrochemicals port in Europe.

Using map evidence as well as Reference Diagram Q1 B, explain the advantages of site and situation which Teesport has for manufacturing industries such as petrochemicals. (6KU)

(e) Describe the physical features of the River Tees and its valley from Basselton Wood (446157) to the road bridge at (475194). (4KU)

Area: 1000 hectares
Investment: £11 million between 1998 and 2008
Managed by: Teesside Environment Trust
Proposal: Creation of a massive open water, reedbed and swamp system. Construction of a visitor centre, bird hides and a system of board walks through existing mudflats, salt marsh and open grassland.
Wildlife: Includes endangered wading birds such as snipe, redshank, bittern and other migratory species.

Look at Reference Text Q1C and Reference Diagram QIA and locate Area X the Ordnance Survey map.

Give the advantages and disadvantages of this site for a nature reserve. (6ES)