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: 2

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The dominant process in the area is likely valley deepening. As the river flows through a wilderness area, it has the potential to erode and cut deeper into the landscape, especially if it encounters bedrock or more resistant materials. Valley deepening is the primary erosional process that can create the rugged, steep-sided valleys commonly found in wilderness regions.

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