Sunlight and wind can cause weathering.
Yes, oxidation is a type of chemical weathering that does require the presence of water to occur. Oxygen in the air combines with minerals in rocks when water is present, leading to the breakdown of those minerals through oxidation.
That would be oxidation.
That would be oxidation.
Mechanical weathering does not require the presence of water. This process involves the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces through factors like temperature changes, frost action, and wind abrasion.
Factors that affect the rate of mechanical weathering include temperature fluctuations, presence of water, wind intensity, type of rock or mineral composition, and presence of vegetation or organisms that can contribute to physical breakdown of rocks.
The type and efficiency of weathering are controlled by factors such as the type of rock or mineral being weathered, the climate of the region, the presence of water, the amount of vegetation, and the slope of the land. Chemical weathering is usually more efficient in warm and humid climates, while physical weathering is more prominent in cold and dry climates.
Chemical weathering is typically more rapid than physical weathering because chemical reactions can break down minerals and rocks more quickly than physical processes like abrasion or freezing and thawing. Factors like high temperatures, presence of water, and presence of acids can accelerate chemical weathering.
If you meant weathering that is caused by water; physical weathering is the answer.
Factors that increase the rate of weathering include the presence of water, temperature fluctuations, exposure to oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and the type of rock or mineral being weathered. Physical factors such as abrasion from wind, water, or ice can also accelerate weathering processes.
Factors that can influence the rate of weathering include climate (temperature and precipitation), type of rock or mineral, presence of vegetation, human activity, and presence of water, as well as the frequency of freeze-thaw cycles and the acidity of the environment.
A type of Chemical weathering that happens when water interacts with minerals.
Water causes mechanical and chemical weathering.