Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 82

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
A geometric sequence has terms a₃ = 576 and a₆ = 243.
-Find the value of a₁.

• A) 256
• B) 1024
• C) 3072
• D) 4096

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Definitions:

Atmospheric Water

Water contained in the Earth's atmosphere in the form of vapor, clouds, and precipitation, crucial for the global water cycle.

Desert

A dry region with a mean annual precipitation of 25 cm or less; commonly applied to areas with sparse vegetation or the presence of desert-type plants and landscapes.

Equatorial Regions

Regions located at or near the equator, characterized by year-round warm temperatures and often, high humidity and rainfall.

Earth's Axis

An imaginary line around which Earth rotates, which tilts at an angle from the perpendicular to its orbital plane.