Stars and Universe Quiz Retake 2

The Sun is the closest star to the Earth, but it is just one type of star in the Universe. There are many types of stars with various sizes and colors that relate to their temperatures. The diagram represents stars that are in the main-sequence phase. Where on the diagram would the Sun most likely be found? Select the correct answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

A student is attempting to sort various components of the universe in terms of their mass. Which of the following components of the universe has more mass than a solar system? Select TWO correct answers.

• planet

• nebula

• moon

• galaxy

• star

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Complete the statement below. Our Sun is a medium mass star that is approximately one-third of the way through its life cycle. As our sun nears the end of its life cycle and burn away most of its hydrogen fuel, it will become a Red Giant and eventually a ________.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

The term applied to the amount of light given off by a star is —

• parallax

• apparent magnitude

• absolute magnitude

• luminosity

As a star uses up its hydrogen supply, it changes from a main sequence star to a —

• black hole

• supernova

• red giant

• dwarf

Energy in the Sun is produced by —

• the conversion of hydrogen into helium through nuclear fission reactions

• the conversion of helium into hydrogen through nuclear fission reactions

• the conversion of hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion reactions

• the conversion of helium into hydrogen through nuclear fusion reactions

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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- What is the difference between the absolute and apparent magnitude of a star? - Explain which is likely to be greater.

A star's mass determines the —

• length of its lifecycle.

• location of the star.

• galaxy it belongs to.

• shape of the star.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

In what kind of galaxy can Earth be found?

• elliptical

• irregular

• magellanic

• spiral

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

An HR Diagram displays the luminosity and surface temperature of various stars in the universe. Stars X, Y, and Z have been highlighted on the HR Diagram below. Complete the following statement comparing the three stars. Move the answers to the correct boxes. Star Z has a [blank] luminosity than Star Y and a [blank] surface temperature than Star X.

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