Life of a Star

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What is the main element used to fuel a star during the majority of its life?

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Hydrogen

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What are the most common elements that stars are made of?

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Hydrogen & Helium

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What is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light?

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Star

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

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Supernova

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What is the first stage of the life cycle of a star for all stars?

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Nebula

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming, before nuclear fusion begins.

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What is the main-sequence stage of a star?

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The main-sequence stage is when a star fuses hydrogen into helium in its core, producing energy.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in a star's life cycle when it expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen in its core.

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What is a black hole?

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