Star and Solar System Formation Review

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What materials could not survive the heat where the rocky planets were formed?

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Ice and Gas

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What is the name of the largest stars?

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Supergiants

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With red shift, which of the following occurs?

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Frequency decreases

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What characteristics are used to classify stars on HR diagrams?

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Temperature/color and brightness

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Which category is our Sun located in?

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Main Sequence

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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 and has not yet begun nuclear fusion.

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What is the main sequence in stellar evolution?

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The main sequence is a continuous and distinctive band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness.

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What is the significance of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram classifies stars based on their luminosity, color, temperature, and evolutionary stage.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star, marking the end of its life cycle.

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

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Red giants are large stars that have expanded and cooled, while supergiants are even larger and more luminous than red giants.