Quiz about HR / Galaxies / Star Life Cycle Question Bank

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nebula

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Red Giant

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Main Sequence

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White Dwarf

Question 2

Which type of galaxy is characterized by a flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust, and a central concentration of stars known as the bulge?

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Irregular

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Lenticular

Question 3

Using the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, which type of star is typically the hottest?

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Blue Giant

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Red Dwarf

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Yellow Dwarf

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White Dwarf

Question 4

Identify the galaxy type that lacks a distinct shape and structure.

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Irregular

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Barred Spiral

Question 5

Explain why stars in the main sequence phase are stable.

Accepted Answer

They have balanced nuclear fusion and gravitational forces.

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They are too small to collapse.

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They have exhausted their nuclear fuel.

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They are constantly expanding.

Question 6

Describe the location of the Earth's solar system within the Milky Way galaxy.

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In the Orion Arm, a minor spiral arm

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At the center of the galaxy

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In the galactic halo

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In the Sagittarius Arm, a major spiral arm

Question 7

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

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Neutron Star or Black Hole

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White Dwarf

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Red Giant

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Main Sequence

Question 8

Which type of galaxy is most likely to contain older stars and less gas and dust?

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Elliptical

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Spiral

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Irregular

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Barred Spiral

Question 9

On the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, where are the brightest stars located?

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Top right

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Top left

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Bottom right

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Bottom left

Question 10

Compare the characteristics of spiral and elliptical galaxies.

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Spiral galaxies have more gas and dust, while elliptical galaxies have less.

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Elliptical galaxies have more gas and dust, while spiral galaxies have less.

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Both have the same amount of gas and dust.

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Neither contains gas and dust.

Question 11

How does the mass of a star affect its life cycle?

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More massive stars have shorter lifespans.

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More massive stars have longer lifespans.

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Mass does not affect a star's life cycle.

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Less massive stars become black holes.

Question 12

Why are irregular galaxies often rich in gas and dust?

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They are remnants of galaxy collisions.

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They are newly formed galaxies.

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They are located in the galactic halo.

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They have a strong gravitational pull.

Question 13

What is the primary factor that determines the path a star will take in its life cycle?

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Mass

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Temperature

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Luminosity

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Color

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the Milky Way galaxy?

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A barred spiral galaxy

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An elliptical galaxy

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A spiral galaxy

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An irregular galaxy

Question 15

On the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, what does the main sequence represent?

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The stable period of a star's life

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The beginning of a star's life

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The end of a star's life

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The period when a star becomes a red giant

Question 16

How do astronomers categorize galaxies?

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By their shape

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By their size

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By their color

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By their age

Question 17

What happens to a star like the Sun after it exhausts its nuclear fuel?

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It becomes a white dwarf.

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It becomes a black hole.

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It becomes a neutron star.

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It becomes a supernova.

Question 18

Explain why spiral galaxies are often sites of active star formation.

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They have a high concentration of gas and dust.

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They are the oldest type of galaxy.

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They have a strong gravitational pull.

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They are located in the galactic halo.

Question 19

What is the primary characteristic of a red giant star?

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Large size

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High temperature

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High luminosity

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Short lifespan

Question 20

Which type of galaxy is most likely to have a spherical shape?

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Elliptical

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Spiral

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Irregular

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Barred Spiral

Question 21

On the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, which stars are found in the top left corner?

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Hot and bright stars

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Cool and dim stars

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Cool and bright stars

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Hot and dim stars

Question 22

What is the significance of the Milky Way's spiral arms?

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They are regions of active star formation.

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They contain most of the galaxy's old stars.

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They are devoid of gas and dust.

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They are the galaxy's gravitational center.

Question 23

How does a star's position on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram change as it evolves from the main sequence to a red giant?

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It moves up and to the right.

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It moves down and to the left.

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It moves up and to the left.

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It moves down and to the right.

Question 24

Discuss the role of dark matter in the structure of galaxies.

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It exerts gravitational forces that affect galaxy rotation.

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It provides the light that makes galaxies visible.

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It is the primary component of stars.

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It is found only in spiral galaxies.

Question 25

What is the primary process that powers stars during the main sequence phase?

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Nuclear fusion

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Nuclear fission

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Chemical reactions

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Gravitational collapse

Question 26

Which type of galaxy is most likely to have a central bar structure?

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Barred Spiral

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Irregular

Question 27

On the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, what does the vertical axis represent?

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Luminosity

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Temperature

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Mass

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Age

Question 28

How do astronomers determine the distance of galaxies from Earth?

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By using the redshift of their light

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By measuring their brightness

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By observing their color

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By calculating their size

Question 29

What happens to a star's core after it becomes a red giant?

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It contracts and heats up.

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It expands and cools.

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It remains unchanged.

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It explodes as a supernova.

Question 30

Explain the significance of the cosmic microwave background radiation in understanding the universe.

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It provides evidence for the Big Bang theory.

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It is the primary source of energy for galaxies.

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It is responsible for galaxy formation.

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It is found only in spiral galaxies.

Question 31

What is the name of our galaxy?

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Our galaxy is called the Milky Way galaxy

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Our galaxy is called the Andromeda galaxy

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Our galaxy is called the Grand spiral galaxy.

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Our galaxy is called the Whirlpool galaxy.

Question 32

A galaxy is a large collection of stars, gas and dust. What is responsible for holding the stars, gas, and dust together in a galaxy?

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gravity

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heat

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light

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friction

Question 33

The Milky Way galaxy is an example of an irregular galaxy

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false

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true

Question 34

What happens when a massive star's life ends?

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black hole or neutron star

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dead star

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supernova

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white dwarf

Question 35

What color of star is the hottest?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 36

What color of star is the coolest?

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

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White

Question 37

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

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They are so far away

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They are much smaller

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They are not as bright

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They are dwarf stars

Question 38

What is the name of the explosion at the death of a massive star?

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Supernova

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Supergiant

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Black Hole

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Nebula

Question 39

This type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape

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Irregular

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Quasar

Question 40

This type of galaxy has pinwheel arms around a bulge in the middle

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spiral

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quasar

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irregular

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elliptical

Question 41

This type of galaxy is rounded but may be elongated and slightly flattened

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elliptical

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irregular

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quasar

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spiral

Question 42

Select the correct order for a star's formation

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1. A large cloud of gas and dust exists.

2. Gravity pulls gas and dust together.

3. A protostar is formed.

4. Nuclear fusion begins.

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1. Nuclear fusion begins.

2. Gravity pulls gas and dust together.

3. A large cloud of gas and dust exists.

4. A protostar is formed.

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1. Nuclear fusion begins.

2. A protostar is formed.

3. Gravity pulls gas and dust together.

4. A large cloud of gas and dust exists.

Question 43

How does the temperature on the x-axis of an HR diagram change?

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From highest to lowest

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From lowest to highest

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Remains constant

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Randomly fluctuates

Question 44

The category that contains the most stars is...

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Main Sequence

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Supergiants

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Giants

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White Dwarfs

Question 45

As a whole, Giants are considered hotter than White Dwarfs.

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False

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True

Question 46

Which category is our Sun located in?

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Main Sequence

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White Dwarfs

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Supergiants

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Giants

Question 47

Which star is the coldest?

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Red Star

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Yellow Star

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Orange Star

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Blue Star

Question 48

Blue stars are

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the hottest stars

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cooler than red stars

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the coolest stars

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fun stars

Question 49

Which of the following star types is LEAST BRIGHT?

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White Dwarf

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Supergiant

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Giant

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Main Sequence

Question 50

Select ALL star stages that have greater luminosity than our Sun.

Accepted Answer

Supergiant

Accepted Answer

Giant

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Main Sequence

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White Dwarf

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