Unit 5 Test Review (8.9A, 8.9B, 8.9C *NEW*TEKS)

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What does a medium mass star become when it begins to run out of fuel?

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Red giant

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What is the earliest stage in a star's life called?

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Protostar

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After the main sequence, what does a low mass star become?

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Red giant

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What happens to stars as we move to the left on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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Stars get hotter

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Are the coolest stars blue in color?

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False

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What is a protostar?

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The earliest stage in a star's life before it becomes a main sequence star.

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What is a red giant?

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A stage in a star's life cycle when it expands and cools after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle, often resulting from a massive star collapsing.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a black dwarf?

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A theoretical stage of a star that has cooled and no longer emits significant heat or light.

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What color are the hottest stars?

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Blue