The Universe, Galaxies, and Stars
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a major difference in the composition of elliptical and spiral galaxies?
Back
Elliptical galaxies have almost no gas or dust between stars.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A supernova is the explosion of a dying:
Back
high-mass star
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to Hubble's law, the farther away a galaxy is:
Back
the faster it is moving away from us
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of star is the Sun? Options: Red giant, White dwarf, Red supergiant, Main sequence
Back
Main sequence
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The HR diagram classifies stars based on their surface temperature and their: color, diameter, distance from Earth, absolute brightness
Back
absolute brightness
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What determines if a star becomes a white dwarf, neutron star, or a black hole? Options: Its age, Its mass, Its brightness, Its temperature
Back
Its mass
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What color are the coolest stars?
Back
red
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