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. Chemical weathering is caused by rain water reacting with the mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals and soluble salts. These reactions occur particularly when the water is slightly acidic.