Stars

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What is a small, hot star near the end of its life called?

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A white dwarf.

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Who is the professional that studies stars?

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An astronomer.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What color of star is the hottest?

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Blue.

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What is the name of the star in our solar system?

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The Sun.

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What force causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula?

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Gravity.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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What is the process called when a star forms from a nebula?

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Stellar formation.

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What is the life cycle stage of a star after it becomes a red giant?

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It can become a supernova or a planetary nebula.

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What is the main component of stars?

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Hydrogen.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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

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Apparent magnitude.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star generates its own light through nuclear fusion, while a planet reflects light from a star.