Life Cycles of Stars

Star's like Earth's Sun most likely formed directly from a

• nebula

• supernova

• red giant

• black dwarf

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a sun-like star?

• Protostar

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

In the life cycle of massive stars, what stage follows the Red Supergiant?

• Main Sequence

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

• Neutron Star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which stage in the life cycle of a sun-like star lasts for billions of years?

• Main Sequence

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the final stage in the life cycle of a massive star?

• Black Hole

• White Dwarf

• Neutron Star

• Red Giant

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is a stage in the life cycle of a sun-like star?

• Neutron Star

• Red Giant

• Black Hole

• Supernova

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

A big cloud of dust and gas where all

stars begin their life cycle is called a

• solar system

• universe

• galaxy

• nebula

Which is the stage where a massive star

explodes and releases a lot of energy?

• Red supergiant

• Supernova

• Black hole

• Main sequence

In about 5 billion years, our sun will

grow 100 times its size into its

next stage called a

• Supernova

• Neutron star

• Red giant

• White dwarf

Why do massive stars have shorter

life-spans than average stars?

• They have less steps in their life-cycle

• They have less fuel to burn

• They burn through their fuel faster

• They are cooler