Life Cycle of Stars

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Stars are formed from big clouds of gas and dust is known as:

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nebula

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The main force acting on a nebula is: thermal expansion, singularities, gravity, microscopic adhesion

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gravity

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What process must an astronomical object go through in order to be considered a star?

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perform nuclear fusion

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This layer of the star is where currents transport heat from the star's center toward the outer layers.

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convective zone

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An average star becomes a ______ when it is done fusing hydrogen and it expands to begin fusing helium.

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Red Giant

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When the core of a Red Giant collapses it dies off as a:

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White Dwarf

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When a massive star begins to cool and expand it is known as a: Planetary Nebula, Red Giant, Red Supergiant, Supernova

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Red Supergiant

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When the core of a Red Supergiant collapses, a bright explosion occurs, known as:

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supernova

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After a supernova, the core can collapse into a neutron star, or if massive enough it can become a:

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Black Hole

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When a Red Giant's outer atmosphere drifts away it is now known as:

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planetary nebula