Unit 6 Stars Test Review

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What are the characteristics used to classify stars?

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Size, brightness, and temperature.

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Which type of stars are the coolest?

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Red stars.

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What is an explosion on the sun that releases huge amounts of energy?

Back

Solar Flare.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the brightness of a star as seen from Earth called?

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Apparent brightness.

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How many stars are in our Solar System?

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One.

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What is the term for the actual brightness of a star, regardless of its distance from Earth?

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Absolute brightness.

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What is the measure of a star's distance from Earth based on its apparent motion?

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Parallax.

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What color are the hottest stars?

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Blue.

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What is the main source of energy for stars?

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Nuclear fusion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the life cycle stage of a star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel?

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White dwarf.