Classifying Stars

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Charles Martinez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best identifies a difference between apparent magnitude and absolute magnitude in stars?
The absolute magnitude of a star will remain constant over the life of a star, but its apparent magnitude will change daily.
Two stars can have the same absolute magnitude but different apparent magnitudes, depending on how far away they are.
The measurement of the absolute magnitude of a star depends on the position of the observer; apparent magnitude does not.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is used for classifying stars based on the relationship between their brightness and their temperature and color. A diagram is provided.
Which of the following is a trend among the main sequence stars?
The larger stars emit light that is blue.
Stars dimmer than the Sun are of class O or B
The hotter the star, the more brightly it burns.
Most of the stars are white or red.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a physical property commonly used by scientist to classify stars?
Apparent magnitude
Absolute magnitude (luminosity)
Temperature
State of matter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a large cloud of hot gas and dust called? It is the birthplace of stars?
black hole
nebula
neutron star
luminosity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A number assigned to a star as a measure of how bright it appears to be to an observer on Earth is known as which of the following?
Apparent Magnitude
Temperature
Color
Absolute Magnitude (luminosity)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is provided.
In comparison to the Sun, which of the following best describes Betelgeuse?
Smaller in diameter
Brighter and hotter
Less bright, but hotter
Cooler and brighter
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mia has created a chart listing the brightness of stars as seen by an observer on Earth. Which of the following is the best title for this chart?
Color
Apparent Magnitude
Size (diameter)
Absolute magnitude (luminosity)
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