Ch. 2 Review: Stars & Galaxies

Front

In which category is our Sun currently located?

Back

Main Sequence

Front

What color is the coolest star?

Back

Red

Front

Our solar system is in which galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way

Front

A large group of stars, gas, and dust is called....

Back

a galaxy

Front

An immense cloud of dust & gas where stars are born is called?

Back

nebula

Front

What is the term for a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and collapsed?

Back

White Dwarf

Front

What is the name of the galaxy closest to the Milky Way?

Back

Andromeda

Front

What is a supernova?

Back

A massive explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

Front

What is the main component of stars?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

What do we call a system of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies bound by gravity?

Back

Solar System