Star Scavenger Hunt

Match

Match the words to know to what they mean:

• spherical gas doing nuclear fusion

• gas cloud in space

• a root part of a word that means “before” whatever it is attached to

• larger than average size

• shorter than average size

Star

Nebula

Proto

Giant

Dwarf

• Star

• Nebula

• Proto

• Giant

• Dwarf

Multiple Choice

What is the type of spectrum that covers all wavelengths of light?

• continuous spectrum

• absorption spectrum

• emission spectrum

• radiation spectrum

Multiple Choice

What is the most common element in a star?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Iron

• Hydrogen

Multiple Choice

What letter represents the hottest stars?

• A

• B

• M

• O

• K

Multiple Choice

What color star do we not see anywhere in the universe?

• Purple

• Orange

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

Multiple Choice

What is the big line down the middle of an H-R diagram called?

• main sequence

• giants

• dwarfs

• super giants

• Website: https://astrobackyard.com/types-of-stars/ 

• Must bring your sheet to me with the correct answers to get it stamped. 

• Only stamped answers will earn points when the worksheet is turned in. You may work as a group, but each person must write the answers on their paper and get it stamped to get a score. One person can bring everyone’s paper from the group.

• You can only do one column at a time. When you get at least half of the answers correct in one column, you will get the questions for the next column. 

• Each column is more difficult than the previous column and will require more information from the website. 

• Assignment is 30 summative points, but it is possible to earn more than 30 points on the assignment. Any extra points will count as extra credit.

  • Each column has 10 questions

    • Column 1: Each question is 1 point

    • Column 2: Each question is 2 points

    • Column 3: Each question is 3 points