5/7 - HR Diagrams

5/7 - HR Diagrams

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an HR Diagram?

Back

An HR Diagram, or Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between their absolute magnitudes or luminosities versus their stellar classifications or effective temperatures.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main regions of the HR Diagram?

Back

The main regions of the HR Diagram include the Main Sequence, the Red Giants, the Supergiants, and the White Dwarfs.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of star is Mira classified as?

Back

Mira is classified as a giant star.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which star is known to be hotter than Deneb?

Back

Rigel is known to be hotter than Deneb.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is our Sun classified in terms of size and temperature?

Back

Our Sun is classified as a medium-sized star with a medium temperature.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Betelgeuse classified as?

Back

Betelgeuse is classified as a supergiant star.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct order of a star's lifecycle?

Back

The correct order of a star's lifecycle is: Main Sequence, Giant, Supergiant, Dwarf.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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