LETS PLAY A QUIZ

1. The accepted theory about the origin of the universe which accounts for its

continuous expansion and the probable existence of a primordial atom.

• a. big bang theory

• b. divine creation theory

• c. steady state theory

• d. oscillating theory

2. Which of the following elements DOES NOT belong to the group?

• a. beryllium

• b. silicon

• c. iron

• d. oxygen

3. This star is unable to generate heat when it runs out of hydrogen in its core leading to its contraction and expansion. It cools down and glows red. The Helium fused into Carbon.

• a. PROTOSTAR

• b. MAIN SEQUENCE STAR

• c. RED GIANT

• d. RED SUPER GIANT

4. This happens in massive star

which convert Hydrogen into

Helium.

• a. Tri alpha process

• b. Neutron capture

• c. Supernova

  Nucleosynthesis

• d. CNO cycle

5. Star’s energy is produced by which process?

• a. combustion

• b. nuclear fusion

• c. nuclear fission

• d. decomposition

6. It all starts with 1. ____________, cloud of gas and dust particle in outer space.

• a. Nebula

• b. Iron

• c. Red Super Giant

• d. Supernova

7. Which elements fuse together to form Iron?

• a. carbon fusion

• b. neon fusion

• c. magnesium fusion

• d. silicon fusion

8. What is the sign that a protostar will transform into the next stage?

• a. When the it starts to spin faster

• b. When it starts to glow

• c. When Hydrogen nuclear fusion begins

• d. When it increases temperature igniting the Hydrogen

9. Which is the first stage of a star’s life cycle?

• a. black hole

• b. nebula

• c. protostar

• d. white dwarf

10. Happens when there is a slow rate of capturing neutron while there is a faster rate of radioactive decay.

• a. Neutron capture

• b. Proton- proton chain

• c. S- process

• d. R- process