Stars Quiz

What are stars made of?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

Where are stars located?

• In the Earth's atmosphere

• In the Milky Way galaxy

• In the Earth's core

• In the Solar System

What makes stars different from planets?

• Stars emit visible light

• Stars are much larger

• Stars have a solid surface

• Stars are made of gas

Do stars live forever?

• Only large stars live forever

• Only small stars live forever

• No, stars eventually die

• Yes, all stars live forever

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Which star is closest to Earth?

• Alpha Centauri

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

• Sun

What are the five layers of a star?

• Nucleus, Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Corona

• Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Photosphere

• Core, Radiative zone, Conductive zone, Photosphere, Corona

• Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core, Atmosphere

Where does nuclear fusion occur in a star?

• Photosphere

• Conductive zone

• Radiative zone

• Core

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What happens when a star runs out of hydrogen?

• It collapses into a black hole

• It explodes in a supernova

• It becomes a white dwarf

• It starts fusing heavier elements

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What is the process by which stars fuse hydrogen into helium?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear decay

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear transmutation

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How are stars classified?

• By their location, mass, and magnetic field

• By their color, shape, and distance

• By their size, temperature, and brightness

• By their age, composition, and rotation speed