Nova Universe Revealed: Age of Stars

What happens to a star at the end of its life span?

• it cools

• becomes less dense

• expands

an enormous explosion that occurs when a massive star dies

• black hole

• nuclear fusion

• supernova

• solar wind

What is the life cycle of a medium sized star?

• Nebula, red giant, nova, white dwarf, black hole

• Red giant, nova, white dwarf, dead star

• Nebula, red giant, nova, white dwarf, dead star

• Nebula, white dwarf, dead star

All of the galaxies together is _______.

• nebula

• solar system

• Milky Way

• universe

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

After a supernova, the core can collapse into a neutron star, or if massive enough even a ___________.

• Black Hole

• White Dwarf

• Brown Dwarf

• Black Dwarf

The life cycles of stars are determined by their:

• mass (size)

• color

• distance from Earth

• luminosity

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is an exploding star?

• black hole

• Milky Way

• supernova

• solar system

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the primary factor that determines the lifespan of a star?

• Mass of the star

• Temperature of the star

• Distance from Earth

• Color of the star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which stage in a star's life cycle is characterized by the fusion of hydrogen into helium?

• Red Giant

• Main Sequence

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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

• Black Hole

• Supernova

• Neutron Star

• White Dwarf