Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Section 16.6 - Shaping Stream Valleys - Eye on Earth 16.2 - Page 487: 1

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Based on the information provided, it is more likely that the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is flowing in a bedrock channel. The river flows for a significant distance through a wilderness area in central Idaho, which suggests that it may be cutting through bedrock or hard, resistant materials.

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