Formation of Stars

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Stars are swirling balls made up of...

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gas and dust.

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A collection of gas and dust that can form a star is called a...

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Stellar Nebula.

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How do stars form?

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when nebula collapses and nuclear fusion occurs

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What is the primary element that stars fuse early in their life cycle?

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Hydrogen

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Which of the following would be classified as the beginning of star formation? red dwarf, main sequence, protostar, white dwarf

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protostar

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The life cycle of a star depends on: mass, luminosity, radius, temperature.

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mass

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What is the first stage of the life cycle of a star for all stars? Options: nebula, protostar, main-sequence, red giant

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nebula

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This is a young star that glows as gravity brings it together

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Protostar

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A stellar nebula is made up of...

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clouds of gas and dust

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Which nuclear process takes place in the core of stars, where hydrogen is joined to produce helium?

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fusion