Stellar Nucleosynthesis: Rise of the Stars

Which of the following is NOT an evidence of star formation?

• hydrogen

• helium

• infrared radiation

• rocks

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which phase of star will be created after the end of red giant?

• black hole

• red super giant

• supernova

• white dwarf

Which of the following gases are major components of star?

• carbon and oxygen

• helium and carbon

• hydrogen and carbon

• hydrogen and helium

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• The core of red giant star is made up of carbon

• The average star has shorter life span

• The more massive the star is the faster it burns its fuel

• No elements heavier than Iron can be produced in a massive star

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which is the first stage of a star’s life cycle?

• black hole

• nebula

• protostar

• white dwarf

In main sequence star, Hydrogen fuses and converted to Helium. What element is produced from Helium gas at its core?

• carbon

• iron

• neon

• silicon

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which is the second most abundant element in the universe?

• carbon

• helium

• hydrogen

• oxygen

What object is formed from gas and dust particles which are pulled together by gravity and no nuclear fusion has happened yet?

• nebula

• main sequence star

• protostar

• red supergiant star

Which fusion of elements does Iron come from?

• carbon fusion

• neon fusion

• magnesium fusion

• silicon fusion

Which is a huge luminous ball of hot gas such as Hydrogen and Helium?

• comet

• moon

• planet

• star

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3