Rocks that are exposed on the Earths surface are attacked by wind, water or ice. This process is called weathering. There are three types of weathering, mechanical, chemical and biological. Weathering takes place on exposed rock surfaces, at the junction between regolith and bedrock. Mechanical, chemical and biological weathering each includes several processes and all three types of weathering are at work in all environments, although their relative importance varies, such as water and temperature. …
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…then weathering types that need water would not be able to take place. However there are other factors to be considered for they are also needed for the processes to take place. Overall I think that water is very important but does not always control the type and rate of weathering. Climate and rock type determine the kind of weathering that takes place. The majority types of weathering require water thus making water very important.