Big Bang and Stellar Evolution

A large explosion that takes place at the end of a large (high mass) star's life cycle is called a _____________.

• black hole

• supernova

• neutron star

• red supergiant

After a supernova, if the core is massive enough (larger large mass star) it can collapse into a ____________.

• black hole

• white dwarf

• brown dwarf

• protostar

Large mass stars have a longer lifespan than small mass stars.

• True

• False

Large mass stars fuse elements in their cores up to and including _______.

• helium (He)

• iron (Fe)

• carbon (C)

• plutonium (Pu)

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity is called a _____________.

• universe

• solar system

• planet

• galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light is called a __________.

• nebula

• star

• planet

• white dwarf

The most common elements stars are made of are _________________.

• Iron & Carbon

• Gold & Zinc

• Hydrogen & Helium

• Fire & Ice

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

A star is born when ____________ begins .

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear abrasion

• chemical reaction

• nuclear fission

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Our sun is in what stage of its life cycle?

• planetary nebula

• white dwarf

• main sequence

• supergiants

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

When a star is in the beginning stage of its "life", it can be described as:

• a cloud of gas and dust; a nebula

• a supergiant

• a ball of plasma where fusion is beginning

• being in a balanced, stable state