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What Climate Is Best for Chemical Weathering

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The rock is weaker as a result of this type of weathering. So how do different climates influence weathering. Weathering Processes Of Change Chemical Weathering Physical Weathering Mechanical Weathering Chemical weathering occurs more quickly in a hot climate because where it is hot there will be more water because the wont freeze. . Increased chemical weathering 016 014 KaoliniteIllite 012 4 ka is known to be a time of major climate change Fleitmann et al 2003. Since water participates in both mechanical and chemical weathering more water strongly increases weathering. The climatic condition that has been able to increase the rate of chemical weathering has been hot and wet climate. 45 986 Views. 14 Votes In general hot wet climates accelerate chemical weathering while cold dry climates accelerate physical weathering. The greater rate of chemical weathering has been given as increase in the formation of slit and soils fro...