Mr Putter and Tabby See the Stars

What is the primary reason stars appear to twinkle in the night sky?

• Atmospheric turbulence

• Stars changing brightness

• Earth's rotation

• Light pollution

Which of the following is a characteristic of a star?

• It reflects light from the Sun

• It emits its own light

• It is made of solid rock

• It is always visible during the day

What is the main component of stars?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

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Which process powers the energy output of stars?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical combustion

• Magnetic resonance

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What is the closest star to Earth?

• Sirius

• Alpha Centauri

• Proxima Centauri

• The Sun

How does the color of a star relate to its temperature?

• Red stars are hotter than blue stars

• Blue stars are hotter than red stars

• All stars have the same temperature

• Color does not relate to temperature

What is the term for a star's brightness as seen from Earth?

• Absolute magnitude

• Apparent magnitude

• Luminosity

• Radiance

Which element is formed in the core of a star during the main sequence phase?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Iron

• Oxygen

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What is the life cycle stage of a star after it exhausts its nuclear fuel?

• Main sequence

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Supernova

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What is the term for the explosion of a massive star at the end of its life cycle?

• Nova

• Supernova

• Hypernova

• Quasar