how hot it is and where it is on the planet
The Snow
weather
global winds and density
the climate they lived in
climate
rainfall
The environment they lived in, such as the availability of resources and the climate, was the most important factor in determining the cultural traits of hunter-gatherers. This influenced their social organization, technology, and belief systems.
4) latitude
The most important factor that affects the rate of weathering is the climate. Temperature, precipitation, and the presence of frost all play a significant role in determining how quickly rocks and minerals break down through weathering processes.
Determining climate is based on a lot of things, but the most important is latitude. As you increase in latitude, the colder the climate typically gets. For example, the equator (lowest latitude) is hot, while the upper regions of Earth are colder.
It's difficult to pinpoint the single most important factor as they all interact to influence climate. However, if I had to choose, I would say solar radiation is the most fundamental factor as it drives the Earth's climate system.
Climate is the most important factor that determines the rate of weathering after the type of rock. Temperature, precipitation, and frost action all play significant roles in the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals over time.