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Understanding Star Life Cycles

Understanding Star Life Cycles

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-3, HS-PS1-8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a star's core during a supernova explosion?

Back

The core collapses and heats up.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is NOT a factor used to classify stars on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

Back

Distance from Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What diagram is used to classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature?

Back

Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of a 'baby' star that has not begun fusion yet?

Back

Protostar.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a red giant star?

Back

It is a massive star with a cool surface.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nebula?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neutron star?

Back

A dense remnant of a supernova, primarily composed of neutrons.

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