A city is located at sea level. From the ground to 200 m altitude the temperature decreases by 3°C. From 200 m to 400 m altitude the temperature remains constant. The mixing depth is how many meters thick?

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The mixing depth is the height of the layer of the atmosphere where the temperature decreases with altitude. In this case, the temperature decreases from the ground to 200 m altitude, so the mixing depth is 200 m thick.

A City Is Located at Sea Level