Properties of Stars Quiz

A plot of the surface temperatures of stars compared to their absolute magnitude is called

• an H-R diagram
• constellation map
• a graph
• spectrum.

Where on the H-R diagram would you find the dimmest stars?

• At the top
• Giants
• At the bottom
• Main Sequence

Where on the H-R diagram would you find the coolest star?

• At the top
• At the bottom
• On the Left
• On the Right

Where on the H-R diagram would you find the brightest stars?

• At the top
• At the bottom
• On the left
• White Dwarfs

Which H-R diagram category would have the the largest stars?

• Giants
• White Dwarfs
• Main Sequence
• Super Giants

What is the color of the coolest stars?

• blue
• yellow
• red
• orange

Very hot stars are what color? 

• Blue
• Yellow
• Red
• Orange

All stars are formed from a  __________?

• giant
• black hole
• white dwarf
• nebula

Apparent (magnitude) brightness is affected by a star's distance from Earth.

• False
• True

What category on the H-R diagram has the majority or the most stars?

• Super giants
• White Dwarfs
• Giants
• Main Sequence