Stars & Constellations Test

Stars & Constellations Test

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the HR Diagram?

Back

The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (HR Diagram) is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between their absolute magnitudes or luminosities versus their stellar classifications or effective temperatures.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a star's luminosity as its size increases?

Back

As the size of a star increases, its luminosity also increases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Absolute (magnitude) brightness?

Back

Absolute brightness is the brightness of a star at a standard distance of 10 parsecs, allowing for a comparison of the true brightness of stars.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the characteristics of blue giants?

Back

Blue giants are hot and bright stars, typically much larger than the Sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What will happen to the Sun in the future?

Back

The Sun will eventually become a red giant and then a white dwarf.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of stars can become black holes?

Back

Only the largest supermassive stars at the end of their life cycles can become black holes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between apparent brightness and absolute brightness?

Back

Apparent brightness is how bright a star appears from Earth, while absolute brightness is the intrinsic brightness of a star at a standard distance.

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