Sun and Stars

Which of the following are clouds of dust and gas from which a star first forms?

• Planetary nebula

• Stellar nebula

• Supernova

• Red supergiant

What is the main element in a stars composition? 

• Hydrogen 
• Helium 
• Lithium 
• Heavy Elements 

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Is the sun a star?

• yes
• no

The only objects in our Universe that produces and emits its own light is

• Nebulas
• Comets
• Planets
• Stars

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the term used for a cloud of gas and dust?

• gas giant
• solar dust
• solar cloud
• nebula

Which star has the lowest luminosity?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which star has the lowest temperature?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which star is considered a Main Sequence Star?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

The star around which Earth and other planets orbit.

• Moon
• Sun
• Mars
• Mercury

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The main elements in a star's composition are _______ and ________.

• hydrogen, helium
• carbon, helium
• hydrogen, iron
• helium, dark matter

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3