Stars generate their light and heat energy through the process of _____ (Options: nuclear fusion, chemical reactions, photosynthesis, combustion).

Stars Flashcard P

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Kimberlee Dickson
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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nuclear fusion
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Stars generate their light and heat energy through the process of _____.
Back
nuclear fusion
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Four characteristics that astronomers use to classify stars are:
Back
temperature, luminosity, size, and mass
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Stars that are much larger than the Sun are called ________. Options: giants, supergiants, small, tiny, medium, large, dim, bright.
Back
giants, supergiants.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What determines how bright a star appears from Earth?
Back
Distance and luminosity.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A _________ is a sphere of hot gases that gives off light and heat.
Back
star
Answer explanation
A star is a sphere of hot gases that gives off light and heat, making it the correct choice for this question.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Stars are characterized by their size, color, and _____.
Back
temperature
Answer explanation
Stars are characterized by their size, color, and temperature, making temperature the correct choice.
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