Yr10 Universe - Life Cycle of Stars

The only force acting on the nebulae is ________.

• thermal
• singular
• gravity
• microscopic

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

A star is born when ________________ begins to happen.

• nuclear fusion
• nuclear abrasion
• crying
• nuclear fission

Larger, cooler stars are called ___________.

• Blue Giants
• White Dwarfs
• Red Giants
• Yellow Giants

The core of a Red Giant collapses and becomes a ___________________.

• White Dwarf
• Blue Supergiant
• Red Supergiant
• Black Hole

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

When a massive star begins to cool and expand it is known as a _______________.

• Blue Supergiant
• Red Giant
• Red Supergiant
• White Dwarf

After a supernova, the core can collapse into a neutron star, or if massive enough even a ___________.

• Black Hole
• White Dwarf
• Brown Dwarf
• Black Dwarf

All stars begin their life in a

• Main Sequence
• Nebula
• Protostar
• Black Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

The life cycles of stars are determined by their:

• mass (size)
• color
• distance from Earth
• luminosity

Our sun is currently in what star stage?

• Protostar
• Nebula
• Main Sequence
• Red Giant

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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

• nuclear fusion
• gravity
• hydrogen
• friction