Life Cycle of Stars

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A medium-mass star like our sun is expected to live for __________ years.

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10 Billion

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A stellar nebula is made up of...

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clouds of gas and dust

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All stars begin their life as a

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Nebula

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What is the correct order for the life cycle of our star the sun?

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nebula, fusion stage, red giant, white dwarf, black dwarf

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Which of the following is NOT a final stage of a star?

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red giant

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space, where stars are born.

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What is the fusion stage of a star?

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The phase where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium, releasing energy.

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What happens to a star after it becomes a red giant?

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It can become a white dwarf or undergo a supernova.

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What is a black dwarf?

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A theoretical final stage of a star that has cooled and no longer emits light.

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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.