Topic 4 DCA Review

Front

What determines whether a star will evolve into a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole?

Back

Mass

Front

What characteristic measures the amount of light radiated by a star?

Back

Luminosity

Front

Where is our solar system located within the Milky Way galaxy?

Back

On one of the spiral arms

Front

What are galaxies composed of?

Back

Stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity

Front

What type of galaxy has a spiral structure?

Back

Spiral galaxy

Front

What is the term for the brightness of a star as seen from Earth?

Back

Apparent brightness

Front

What is the main factor that affects a star's life cycle?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the term for a galaxy that does not have a distinct shape?

Back

Irregular galaxy

Front

What is the center of a galaxy typically called?

Back

Galactic bulge

Front

What type of galaxy is characterized by a smooth, featureless light profile?

Back

Elliptical galaxy