SCI 530 Review

During which phase of a star's life cycle does nuclear fusion primarily occur in its core, releasing energy in the form of light and heat?

• Main Sequence Phase

• Red Giant Phase

• Protostar Phase

• White Dwarf Phase

More evolved stars have an onion-like structure where different elements can be found. At what level would you find Silicon? (HINT: Refer to the element's position on the periodic table.)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• None

More evolved stars have an onion-like structure where different elements can be found. At what level would you find Helium? (HINT: Refer to the element's position on the periodic table)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• None

Which of the following elements are represented in the spectrum below?

• Calcium

• Hydrogen Only

• Helium Only

• Hydrogen and Helium

Which element is not present in the mystery star's spectrum?

• Hydrogen

• Calcium

• Iron

• Magnesium

After the gas of a nebula condenses, it forms a _____.

• Proto-star

• Main Sequence Star

• Red Giant

• Super Red Giant

What is the longest stage of a star's life?

• Main Sequence Star

• Proto-star

• Black Hole

• Planetary Nebula

What is formed when a super red giant star implodes?

• Black Hole

• Red Dwarf

• Main Sequence Star

• Nebula

Where are stars formed?

• Nebula

• Proto-star

• Black Hole

• Planetary Nebula

What is formed when a super red giant implodes and doesn't have enough mass to create a black hole?

• Neutron Star

• Quasar

• White Dwarf

• Black Dwarf