Why does fast-moving water lead to greater erosion than slow-moving water?

A.
It has more energy.

B.
It usually flows in a straight line.

C.
It evaporates faster.

D.
The particles it carries are smaller.

Question

Why does fast-moving water lead to greater erosion than slow-moving water?	
 
 A.
It has more energy.
 
 B.
It usually flows in a straight line.
 
 C.
It evaporates faster.
 
 D.
The particles it carries are smaller.

callmekiki · Answer

A. It has more energy.
Fast moving water has enough energy to lead to erosion, whereas slow moving water doesn't have enough energy to do much of anything. :)