Stars and Their Life Cycles

What is the primary process occurring in a nebula that leads to the birth of stars?

• Nuclear fusion

• Gravitational collapse

• Chemical reaction

• Magnetic field interaction

How does Otis, the massive star, end its life cycle?

• Turning into a black hole

• Collapsing into a neutron star

• Becoming a white dwarf

• Expanding into a red giant

What is the expected fate of a star like Georgie after 10 billion years?

• It will expand into a red giant

• It will turn into a black hole

• It will remain unchanged

• It will become a supernova

Why might a planet around a star like Marcus be considered a potential future home for humans?

• It has a short lifespan

• It is located in a distant galaxy

• It is extremely hot and bright

• It can support liquid water and a breathable atmosphere

What will happen to our Sun in approximately five billion years?

• It will shrink into a neutron star

• It will explode as a supernova

• It will expand into a red giant

• It will become a black hole