Life Cycle of Stars

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What is the initial stage of a star's life cycle?

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Nebula

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What is formed when a nebula collapses under its own gravity?

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Protostar

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

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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 happens to the core of a Red Giant?

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It collapses and becomes a White Dwarf.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful and luminous explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle.

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What is a neutron star?

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A dense remnant of a supernova explosion, composed mostly of neutrons.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The series of stages a star goes through from formation to death, including nebula, protostar, main sequence, and various end stages.

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What is a white dwarf?

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The remnant core of a low to medium mass star after it has shed its outer layers.

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What is a red supergiant?

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A late stage in the life of a massive star, characterized by its large size and red color.