Tropical areas tend to experience more rapid weathering because large amounts of consistent rainfall and constantly warm temperatures increase the rates of chemical weathering. Humid tropical regions are also nearer to the equator so high temperatures and faster rates of chemical reaction can take place. Physical weathering happens especially in places where there is little soil and few plants grow, such as in mountain regions and hot deserts. The Equatorial Climate is characterized by hot average temperature all year round and high monthly precipitation, typically no less than 60 mm a month with annual precipitation tending to be over 2000mm. The diurnal temperature range is greater than the annual temperature range.

Chemical weathering occurs in locations with high temperatures and plenty of water, such as humid tropical regions. Weathering is more rapid in humid, tropical regions than in temperate regions. This is because tropical areas receive more rainfall, which encourages chemical weathering such as carbonation. Also, tropical areas are warmer, and the rate of chemical weathering doubles with every rise of 10°C. Tropical areas tend to experience more rapid weathering because large amounts of consistent rainfall and constantly warm temperatures increase the rates of chemical weathering. Humid tropical regions are also nearer to the equator so high temperatures and faster rates of chemical reaction can take place. Chemical weathering is significant in tropical rainforests as these regions experience heavy rainfall, high humidity, and high temperatures, making these regions more susceptible to chemical weathering. The more water present, the faster weathering occurs. Temperature is also important. Warmer temperatures promote faster reactions, so chemical weathering is more effective in warm climates.Chemical weathering takes place most rapidly in environments that are warm and wet. Water is the main cause of chemical weathering, so wet environments experience more of this type of weathering. All these weathering processes have a certain importance, but chemical weathering plays the most relevant role in the disintegration of minerals and rocks in humid tropical zones. The Equatorial regions experience chemic weathering because (a) the equatori regions have high temperature and receive rainfall throughout the year, (b) the leaves the forests in this region fall on the ground and form humic acid, which facilitates chemical decomposition of the rocks. Physical weathering happens especially in places where there is little soil and few plants grow, such as in mountain regions and hot deserts. Weathering is more rapid in humid, tropical regions than in temperate regions. This is because tropical areas receive more rainfall, which encourages chemical weathering such as carbonation. Mechanical Weathering Mechanical weathering, also called physical weathering and disaggregation, causes rocks to crumble. Water, in either liquid or solid form, is often a key agent of mechanical weathering. For instance, liquid water can seep into cracks and crevices in rock.