Star Life Cycle

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs at the end of a high mass star's life cycle, resulting in the star's destruction.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What determines the path a star takes in its life cycle?

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The mass of the star determines its life cycle path, influencing its evolution and final stages.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is an early stage in the formation of a star, where a nebula collapses and heats up, leading to the birth of a 'baby' star.

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What stage comes after the main sequence for a high mass star?

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After the main sequence, a high mass star becomes a supergiant.

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Which of the following is NOT a final stage of a star?

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Red giant is NOT a final stage of a star; it is an earlier stage in the life cycle.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What happens to a high mass star after it becomes a supernova?

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After a supernova, a high mass star may leave behind a neutron star or a black hole.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in the life cycle of a star, characterized by expansion and cooling after hydrogen in the core is depleted.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is the remnant core of a low to medium mass star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers.