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Rosgen Stream Type Exercise

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Exercise Objective

To apply Rosgen Level I analysis and identify likely Stream type based on Valley type.

Exercise Process

  1. List the Rosgen Level 1 Stream Type(s) associated with Valley Type XI, Deltas.
  2. List the Rosgen Level 1 Stream Type(s) associated with Valley Type X, extensive Floodplain.
  3. List the Rosgen Level 1 Stream Type(s) associated with Valley Type IX, glacial outwash.
  4. List the Rosgen Level 1 Stream Type(s) associated with Valley Type VI, fault controlled.
  5. List the Rosgen Level 1 Stream Type(s) associated with Valley Type IV, gorges.
  6. List the Rosgen Level 1 Stream Type(s) associated with Valley Type II, Colluvial.

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