Life Cycle of a Star FLASHCARD PRACTICE

Front

What do stars use as fuel?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

The path a star takes during its life cycle depends solely on its _____

Back

Mass

Front

The final stage of our sun's evolution/life cycle will be

Back

Black dwarf

Front

The color of a star is determined by its

Back

Temperature

Front

What is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits energy in the form of light and heat?

Back

Star

Front

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

Back

Red giant

Front

What is the term for a massive explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle?

Back

Supernova

Front

What is the name of the cloud of gas and dust where stars are born?

Back

Nebula

Front

What type of star is formed when a massive star collapses under its own gravity?

Back

Black hole

Front

What is the main sequence phase in a star's life cycle?

Back

The stable phase where a star fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.