Stars

Front

All stars begin as a __________?

Back

nebula

Front

______ is a force that causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula.

Back

gravity

Front

What does a star's color indicate?

Back

temperature

Front

A gigantic explosion that causes the death of a massive star is called a __________.

Back

Supernova

Front

What stage of stellar evolution is the sun experiencing at this time?

Back

main-sequence

Front

What is a nebula?

Back

A large cloud of gas and dust in space, where stars are born.

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

Back

The process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Front

What is a black hole?

Back

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

Front

What is a white dwarf?

Back

A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low or medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

Front

What is the life cycle of a star?

Back

The series of stages a star goes through from formation to death, including nebula, main-sequence, red giant, and supernova.