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- 1. Multiple Choice
A _____ is the end of the life cycle of the highest mass stars.
black hole
black dwarf
supernova
nebula
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA _____ has gravity that is so strong that light cannot escape it.black holeblack dwarfwhite dwarfneutron star
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA _____ is a large collection of stars, dust, and gas.galaxynebulaplanetstar
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which kind of galaxy has a large amount of gas and young stars?
irregular galaxy
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which kind of galaxy has little gas and old stars?
irregular galaxy
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
- 6. Multiple ChoiceEarth is found in a spiral galaxy called _____.The Milky WayAndromedaMegellanic ClousProxima Centauri
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOn the H-R diagram, the Sun is a _____.Main Sequence starRed GiantWhite DwarfBlue Giant
- 8. Multiple Choice
A _____ is an object made of gas, held together by gravity and creates light by nuclear fusion (breaking apart the nucleus of atoms in its core).
star
galaxy
nebula
black hole
- 9. Multiple Choice
A _____ is the death of a large star by massive explosion.
supernova
black dwarf
galaxy
universe
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which type of galaxy is shaped like a pinwheel with spiral arms?
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
irregular galaxy
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which type of galaxy has no definite shape?
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
irregular galaxy
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are in the correct order from smallest to largest?
planets, nebulae, stars, galaxies
planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies
galaxies, nebulae, stars, planets
- 13. Multiple Choice
At the end of the life cycle of an average star it will end up becoming a _______________________.
black hole
red giant
neutron star
white dwarf
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