Life Cycle of Stars

Life Cycle of Stars

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Nebula

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long is a medium-mass star like our sun expected to live?

Back

10 Billion years

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the gigantic explosion that marks the death of a large star?

Back

Supernova

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What force causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula?

Back

Gravity

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call a region in space where no energy or matter can escape?

Back

Black hole

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when a star begins to fuse hydrogen into helium?

Back

Nuclear Fusion

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a protostar?

Back

A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming from a nebula.

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