HR Diagram

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What is the correct order of the components of the universe from largest to smallest?

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universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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How does the size and temperature of our Sun compare to other stars?

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Medium size with medium temperature

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In which category is our Sun classified?

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Main Sequence

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How many stars are in our Solar System?

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One

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What best describes stars in area C of the HR Diagram?

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Dim and Hotter

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What does the HR Diagram represent?

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A graph that plots stars according to their brightness and temperature.

Front

What are the two main axes of the HR Diagram?

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Luminosity (brightness) on the vertical axis and temperature (color) on the horizontal axis.

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What type of stars are found in the upper left corner of the HR Diagram?

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Supergiants, which are very bright and very hot.

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What type of stars are found in the lower right corner of the HR Diagram?

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Red dwarfs, which are dim and cool.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A small, dense star that is the remnant of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.