Question

Chemical weathering is greatest under conditions of

Answer 1

Answer: higher mean annual rainfall and temperatures.

Explanation:

Chemical weathering is the set of destructive processes through which rocky materials go trhough. These processes cause changes in the color, texture, composition, firmness and shape of the material.

It should be noted that this happens when the rocks come into contact with atmospheric agents such as oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Another important aspect is that rocks are able to break up more easily thanks to this type of weathering, since the mineral grains within the rock lose adherence and dissolve better under the action of some physical agents, such as humidity (rainfall included) and temperature.

Therefore:

Chemical weathering is greatest under conditions of higher mean annual rainfall and temperatures.