Earth Science FINAL Fall 2024

Front

A gigantic explosion that causes the death of a large star is called

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supernova

Front

The stage after the main sequence star:

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red giant

Front

When a star's gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape, it's called a what?

Back

Black hole

Front

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

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red giant

Front

A star is born when it begins...

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nuclear fusion

Front

We consider these stars 'dead' because they no longer are carrying out fusion in their cores. Options: White Dwarfs, Red Dwarfs, Red Giants, Brown Dwarfs

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White Dwarfs

Front

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

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10 Billion

Front

Larger stars have a ___________ life cycle than smaller stars.

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Shorter Life span

Front

What is the force that causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula?

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Gravity

Front

Stars use _____ as fuel.

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hydrogen