Read the following descriptions of several different environments. Based on the information given, sort each environment into the correct bin for an environment that would experience predominantly mechanical weathering or predominantly chemical weathering. Drag the appropriate items into their respective bins.

Mechanical weathering would predominate: A cold wet environment at high elevation, in which freezing and thawing is common.  A cold dry environment experiencing uplift, in which material is being removed by erosion from an underlying pluton/intrusive igneous rock.

Chemical weathering would predominate: A hot environment with many short but intense rainstorms. A hot humid climate with heavy precipitation that occurs all year. A warm wet environment with above average yearly rainfall and several stormy seasons each year.

Explanation:

Mechanical weathering is referred to as the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller particles. It is usually instigated by the change in temperature that leads to rock expansion and contraction. On the other hand, chemical weathering is the process by which a rock disintegrate as a result of chemical reactions.

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developed countries have tended to improve the environment, while developing countries have tended to damage it.