Stars (TEKS 8.9.A)

Stars (TEKS 8.9.A)

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the next probable stage in the life cycle of a star after it has exhausted its hydrogen fuel?

Back

red giant

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What determines a star's life cycle?

Back

A star's life cycle is determined by its mass.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram illustrate?

Back

A Hertzsprung-Russell diagram illustrates the relationship between a star's luminosity and its temperature.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of a star's mass in its life cycle?

Back

A star's mass determines its temperature, luminosity, and the duration of its life cycle.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a star when it becomes a red giant?

Back

When a star becomes a red giant, it expands and cools, leading to a significant increase in size.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the characteristics of the oldest stars in the universe?

Back

The oldest stars are typically dim and cooler than younger stars.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main sequence phase in a star's life cycle?

Back

The main sequence phase is the longest stage in a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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