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- 1. Multiple Choice
The longest period of a star’s life is called...
The birth of a star
Nebula
Neutron star
Main Sequence
- 2. Multiple Choice
Gravity pulls gases and dust particles in space toward one another, squeezing them into a smaller and smaller space. The temperature at the center rises and will eventually lead to nuclear fusion of hydrogen.
What stage in a stars life cycle is this describing?
The birth of a star
The death of a star
Black Hole
Stellar Nebula
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHotter stars appear to be what color?RedBlueYellowGreen
- 4. Multiple ChoiceCooler stars appear to be what color?RedBlueYellowGreen
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat determines the color of a star?It's sizeIt's temperatureIt's compositionThey are all the same color
- 6. Multiple Choice
A star at the stage in its life cycle when it stops burning hydrogen, begins burning bigger elements, and grows much bigger to a large, low-density star.
What stage in the life cycle does this describe?
Supernova
Black Hole
Main Sequence
Red Giant or Red Supergiant
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat fuel do stars use?OxygenHydrogenCarbonIron
- 8. Multiple Choice
In a large mass star, the temperature reaches more than 100 billion degrees. The repulsive forces between the iron nuclei cause a massive explosion sending the star’s mass into space in a ....
Nebula
Black Hole
Supernova
Neutron star
- 9. Multiple ChoiceLarger stars (stars with more mass) have a longer life cycle.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple Choice
A relatively small, dense star at the end of its life cycle, which generates little energy creating a faint white light and has contracted to its densest state.
What stage in the life cycle does this describe?
Black Hole
Nebula
White Dwarf
Red Giant
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAt what stage in a stars life cycle are elements heavier than iron form?Red GiantSupernovaBlack HoleMain Sequence
- 12. Multiple Choice
A series of bursts that create a cloud of gas and dust in outer space ejected by an aging star near the end of its life cycle.
What stage in the life cycle is this describing?
Main Sequence
Planetary Nebula
Black Hole
Neutron Star
- 13. Multiple Choice
What stage of the life cycle of a star could this possibly be?
Planetary Nebula
Black Hole
Neutron Star
Giant/Supergiant
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe remains from its supernova will form a rapidly spinning, highly magnetic star called a...Neutron starBlack HoleWhite DwarfSupernova
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat stage of the life cycle of a star is this?Main SequenceRed GiantBlack HoleNeutron star
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn the death of a large mass star gravitational collapse is so complete that no energy or matter can escape. This is called a...Neutron StarBlack HoleBlack DwarfSupernova
- 17. Multiple Choice
What stage in a stars life cycle is this which can create a pulses of light?
Main Sequence
Planetary Nebula
Supernova
Neutron Star
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which stage of a star's life is this image showing?
Main Sequence
Planetary Nebula
Supernova
Nebula
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