Life Cycle of Stars

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Larger stars (stars with more mass) have a ___________ life cycle than smaller stars.

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Shorter Life span

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The ______ of a star determines its life cycle.

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mass

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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Hotter stars appear to be __________.

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blue

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A medium-mass star like our sun is expected to live for __________ years.

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10 Billion

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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Which of the following is NOT a final stage of a star: black hole, black dwarf, neutron star, red giant?

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red giant

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The life cycle of a star includes stages such as nebula, main sequence, red giant, and final stages like white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What happens during the main sequence stage of a star?

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During the main sequence stage, a star fuses hydrogen into helium, producing energy and light.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in a star's life cycle where it expands and cools after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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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.