Science Unit

An area of gas and dust where new stars begin is known as a:

• galaxy

• black hole

• nebula

• neutron star

Our sun is a:

• an average or medium-sized star

• yellow star

• low mass star

• All the above

Our galaxy is known as the ________________.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The shape of our galaxy is:

• irregular

• spiral

• elliptical

Why does the sun appear to be brighter than any other star in the Milky Way?

• It is the closest star to Earth.

• It is the hottest star.

• It is the brightest star.

• It has the most energy of all stars.

• It is the oldest star.

A star's mass determines:

• location of the star

• the galaxy it belongs to

• the length of its life cycle

• the shape of the star

A region in space where the gravitational pull is so great that light cannot escape is a :

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Our Sun is located on which area of the HR Diagram?

Energy in the Sun is produced by the conversion of _________________________ into Helium through the process of nuclear fusion.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

When an average sized star uses up all of its Hydrogen, the next stage of its life is a:

• Red Supergiant

• Red Giant

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3