how does running water carry out its work
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As water flows downslope from a higher to a lower elevation, the gravitational potential energy stored in water transforms into kinetic energy. ... Running water causes erosion in four ways: Scouring: Running water can remove loose fragments of sediment, a process called Scouring.
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The energy that makes running water move comes from gravity. As water flows downslope from a higher to a lower elevation, the gravitational potential energy stored in water transforms into kinetic energy. Dissolution: Running water dissolves soluble minerals as it passes, and carries the minerals away in solution.
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