Quiz on Supernova

Type II supernovae occur in stars that are how many times more massive than the sun?

• Several times

• Half as massive

• Equal in mass

• Less massive

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the name of the closest supernova remnant to Earth?

• Crab Nebula

• Vela Supernova Remnant

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Orion Nebula

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Approximately how many years ago did the star that formed the Vela Supernova Remnant explode?

• 5,000 years ago

• 11-12,000 years ago

• 20,000 years ago

• 50,000 years ago

What are supernovae considered to be in the Universe?

• One of the lightest things

• Heavier than iron

• Lighter than helium

• As light as hydrogen

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What characteristic is associated with a Type II Supernova?

• No hydrogen

• Shows some hydrogen

• Has Electron Capture

• Contains helium

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which type of supernova shows some hydrogen?

• Type I Supernova

• Type II Supernova

• Type III Supernova

• Type IV Supernova

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is not a characteristic of a Type III Supernova?

• Has Electron Capture

• No hydrogen

• Shows some hydrogen

• Contains helium

What is the main difference between Type I and Type II supernovae?

• Type I has Electron Capture, Type II does not

• Type I shows some hydrogen, Type II shows none

• Type I has no hydrogen, Type II shows some hydrogen

• Type I contains helium, Type II does not

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which type of supernova is not mentioned in the document?

• Type I Supernova

• Type II Supernova

• Type III Supernova

• Type IV Supernova

What is a defining trait of a Type III Supernova?

• No hydrogen

• Shows some hydrogen

• Has Electron Capture

• Contains helium