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How does the speed of flowing water affect its ability to erode


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Moving water also picks up and carries particles of soil and rock. The ability to erode is affected by the velocity, or speed, of the water. ... As water slows, larger particles are deposited. As the water slows even more, smaller particles are deposited.

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