Stars and Galaxies Review

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What is the life cycle of a medium sized star?

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Nebula, red giant, nova, white dwarf, dead star.

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What is the largest type of star?

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Red supergiant.

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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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Spiral.

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What are patterns in the night sky called?

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Constellations.

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What are the three main types of galaxies?

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Elliptical, spiral, and irregular.

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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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.

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A small, dense star that is the remnant of a medium-sized star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is a red giant?

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A late stage in the life cycle of a star where it expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen in its core.