Stellar Life Cycle and HR Diagram and EM Spectrum

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What do we call stars that no longer carry out fusion in their cores?

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White Dwarfs

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What is the term for an exploding high mass star?

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Supernova

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What is a collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity called?

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Galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What unit do scientists use to measure distance in space?

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Lightyear

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Where is Ultraviolet (UV) light located on the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Position 5

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

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What is the life cycle stage of a star before it becomes a white dwarf?

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Red Giant

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What is the main sequence phase of a star?

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The stable phase where a star fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the final stage of a massive star's life cycle?

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Black Hole or Neutron Star, depending on the mass.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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What type of star is the Sun classified as?

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Main Sequence Star