Life Cycle of Stars
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the life cycle of a star?
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The life cycle of a star is the series of stages a star goes through from its formation in a nebula to its eventual death, which can result in a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a nebula?
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A nebula is a large cloud of dust and gas in space, where stars are born.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main sequence stage of a star?
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The main sequence is the longest stage in a star's life cycle, where it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens during a supernova?
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A supernova is a massive explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle, releasing a tremendous amount of energy and often leaving behind a neutron star or black hole.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a white dwarf?
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A white dwarf is the remnant core of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers, typically the final stage for stars like our Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a black hole?
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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it, formed from the remnants of a massive star after a supernova.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a neutron star?
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A neutron star is the dense core left behind after a supernova, composed mostly of neutrons, and is incredibly small yet very massive.
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