Life Cycle of a Star

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All stars begin their life as a

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Nebula

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A gigantic explosion that causes the death of a large star is called

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supernova

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The core of a Red Giant collapses and becomes a _________________. Options: White Dwarf, Blue Supergiant, Red Supergiant, Black Hole

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White Dwarf

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The stage after the main sequence star:

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red giant

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When nebula is big and hot enough it collapses on itself and ...................... is made

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protostar

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In this stage, a star spends most of its life. Hydrogen is fused into helium at a temperature of millions of degrees.

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main-sequence

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This stage is made by densely packed neutrons and sometimes spins and blinks and is called a pulsar.

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Neutron star

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When a star's gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape, it's called a what?

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Black hole

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How does a star produce elements heavier than iron (Fe)?

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supernova

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What is a stellar nebula made up of?

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clouds of gas and dust