The Sun (Unit 4)

Front

What is the Sun made up of?

Back

Hydrogen & Helium

Front

What is the primary source of the Sun's energy?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What are the stages of a star's life?

Back

Nebula, Protostar, Main Sequence, Red Giant/Supergiant, Planetary Nebula/Supernova, White Dwarf/Neutron Star/Black Hole

Front

Where do all stars begin their life?

Back

Nebula

Front

Our sun is currently in what star stage?

Back

Main Sequence

Front

What is the correct order of the life cycle of massive stars?

Back

Nebula --> protostar --> main sequence --> red supergiant --> supernova --> blackhole

Front

The ______ of a star determines its life cycle.

Back

mass

Front

What does a medium to small star like our Sun become after using up all its hydrogen?

Back

red giant

Front

After a supernova, the core can collapse into a neutron star, or if massive enough even a ___________.

Back

Black Hole

Front

When a massive star begins to cool and expand it is known as a _______________. Options: Blue Supergiant, Red Giant, Red Supergiant, White Dwarf

Back

Red Supergiant