Life Cycle of Stars

Life Cycle of Stars

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS1-3, HS-ESS1-1, HS-PS1-8

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are heavy elements?

Back

Heavy elements are a large group of elements, including iron, gold, copper, lead, and magnesium, that conduct heat and electricity well.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a black hole?

Back

A black hole is a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a super red giant?

Back

A super red giant is an extremely large red giant star with a minimum of 15 solar masses, known for its high luminosity.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characterizes a red giant star?

Back

A red giant star is a very large star of high luminosity and low surface temperature, in a late stage of evolution when no hydrogen remains in the core to fuel nuclear fusion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a main sequence star?

Back

Main sequence stars are stars that are fusing hydrogen atoms to form helium atoms in their cores.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

Back

Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nebula?

Back

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

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