Life Cycle of a Star FLASHCARD PRACTICE

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What is the life cycle stage of a star when it is 'living'?

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Main Sequence

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What process marks the birth of a star?

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Nuclear fusion

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What will happen to our Sun in the future?

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It will expand and engulf inner planets.

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What is a large celestial body composed of gas that emits energy in the form of light and heat?

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Star

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What do low mass stars expand into after using up the hydrogen in their core?

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Red giants

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What is the final stage of a high mass star's life cycle?

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Black Hole or Neutron Star

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a supernova?

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

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What is the difference between a red giant and a supergiant?

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Supergiants are larger and more luminous than red giants.

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What is the main fuel for stars during the Main Sequence phase?

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Hydrogen