Star Life Cycle Quiz

What is the final stage of a low-mass star like the Sun?

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Neutron star

• Black hole

Which star is an example of a massive star?

• The Sun

• Spica

• Arcturus

• Proxima Centauri

What key factor determines the lifespan and final form of a star?

• Its color

• Its distance from Earth

• Its mass

• Its speed

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What page is referenced for the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram?

• Page 2

• Page 3

• Page 4

• Page 5

What is the HR Diagram primarily used for?

• To measure the distance of stars

• To plot the luminosity and surface temperatures of stars

• To determine the age of stars

• To calculate the speed of stars

Which stars have the shortest lifetime according to the HR Diagram?

• White dwarfs

• Supergiants

• Main sequence stars

• Giants

Which star is an example of a white dwarf on the HR Diagram?

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius B

• Vega

• Deneb

What does the vertical axis of the HR Diagram represent?

• Surface temperature

• Luminosity

• Distance from Earth

• Star age

Which spectral class is associated with the coolest stars on the HR Diagram?

• O

• B

• A

• M

What do stars in the main sequence vary greatly in?

• Size and shape

• Temperature and absolute magnitude

• Color and brightness

• Distance and speed