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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is an exploding, high mass star called?
black hole
Milky Way
supernova
solar system
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAfter a supernova, if the core is massive enough it can collapse into a...Black HoleWhite DwarfBrown DwarfBlack Dwarf
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAll H-R diagrams show what about stars?size and massbrightness and temperaturename and locationfusion of elements
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits energy in the form of light and heat?
Nebula
Star
Galaxy
Planet
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe most common elements stars are made of...Iron & CarbonGold & ZincHydrogen & HeliumFire and Ice
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA star is born when it begins...nuclear fusionnuclear abrasionchemical reactionnuclear fission
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOur sun and most stars are in what stage of their life cycle?Planetary NebulaWhite DwarfsMain SequenceGiants
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe fate of our Sun will be to...stay the same forever.expand and engulf inner planets.supernova in our lifetime.destroy the entire solar system.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe main element used to fuel a star during the majority of its life is:HeliumIronLightHydrogen
- 10. Multiple ChoiceOn the H-R diagram the white dwarf stars are located where?top righttop leftbottom leftbottom right
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA star in the center of the H-R diagram would have what kind of luminosity?no stars are in the centerdimmediumbright
- 12. Multiple Choice
A white dwarf is the final stage for _________ mass stars like our Sun.
low
high
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhere does a star begin and end its life?Black HoleGalaxyNebulaSolar System
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe path a star takes during its life cycle depends solely on its _____.temperatureluminositymasslocation
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIf you were a star, your life cycle stage would be ______ ________ because you are 'living'.Red GiantMain SequenceWhite DwarfBlack Hole
- 16. Multiple ChoiceLow to Medium mass stars like our Sun will not explode in a Supernova because they do not have enough mass. They will 'puff off' their outer layers of gas leaving a __________ nebula behind.planetarysupernova remnantshockwaveblack hole
- 17. Multiple Choice
A high mass star explodes in a Supernova. This star is not heavy enough to collapse on itself and turn into a black hole. What does it turn into>
White Dwarf
Neutron Star
Black Dwarf
Black Hole
- 18. Multiple ChoiceLow mass stars expand into what after using up the hydrogen in their corered giantssupergiantswhite dwarfsprotostars
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhen a star's gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape, it's called a what?Black holeSupernovaWhite dwarfNebula
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