H-R Diagram and Life Cycle of Stars

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What does the color of a star indicate?

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The temperature of the star.

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In which category is our Sun located on the H-R diagram?

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Main Sequence.

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Where are white dwarf stars located on the H-R diagram?

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Bottom left.

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What stage of the life cycle are our Sun and most stars currently in?

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Main Sequence.

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What is the best title for a diagram showing the stages of a star's life?

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Life Cycle of a Star.

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What is the H-R diagram used for?

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To classify stars based on their luminosity, temperature, and evolutionary stage.

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What are the main categories of stars on the H-R diagram?

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Main Sequence, Giants, Supergiants, and White Dwarfs.

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What is a supergiant star?

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A massive star that has expanded and cooled, located in the upper right of the H-R diagram.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low to medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What happens to a star after it leaves the main sequence?

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It can become a red giant or supergiant, depending on its mass.