Life Cycle of Stars Quiz

At 10,000 degrees Celsius, hydrogen begins to change into helium and energy is released in a process called

• supernova
• pulsar
• nuclear fusion
• nuclear fission

All stars begin their life in a

• Main Sequence
• Nebula
• Protostar
• Black Dwarf

What are the final two stages of a medium mass star?

• white dwarf - black dwarf
• neutron star - black hole
• supernova - neutron star
• pulsar - neutron star

The life cycles of stars are determined by their:

• mass (size)
• color
• distance from Earth
• luminosity

Our sun is currently in what star stage?

• Protostar
• Nebula
• Main Sequence
• Red Giant

______ is a force that causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula.

• nuclear fusion
• gravity
• hydrogen
• friction

Most stars are made of which elements?

• Hydrogen only
• Hydrogen and Lithium
• Hydrogen and Sodium
• Hydrogen and Helium

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

• pulsar
• red giant 
• supernova
• black hole

A ________ is an object so dense with so much gravity that even light cannot escape.

• neutron star
• white dwarf
• blackhole
• black dwarf

Which of the following list the correct order of the life cycle of massive stars?

• Nebula --> protostar --> main sequence --> red supergiant --> supernova --> blackhole
• Nebula --> protostar --> main sequence --> red giant --> planetary nebula --> white dwarf --> black dwarf
• Nebula --> protostar --> main sequence --> supernova --> red giant --> blackhole
• Nebula --> protostar --> blackhole --> red supergiant --> supernova --> main sequence