Quiz 1: Universe & Stars

Space and all the matter and energy in it.

• galaxy

• solar system

• star system

• universe

True or False: The universe started as a single point called a singularity.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The explosion of space, time, matter, and energy that astronomers think gave rise to the universe as we know it today

• nuclear explosion

• nuclear fusion

• big bang

• big blast

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The Sun and all things orbiting around it

• universe

• solar system

• galaxy

• planet

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

How do all stars begin their life?

• protostar

• red giant

• white dwarf

• black dwarf

The life history of a star depends on ...

• their mass

• their color

• their temperature

• their luminosity

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What are the two main ingredients of stars (select all that apply)

• hydrogen

• helium

• oxygen

• nitrogen

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the life history of a red giant (low/medium mass star)?

• red giant, supergiant, black hole

• red giant, white dwarf, planetary nebula, black hole

• red giant, plantery nebula, white dwarf, black dwarf

• red giant, black dwarf, white dwarf, planetary nebula

What is the life history of a supergiant (high mass star)?

• supergiant, neutron star, black hole

• supergiant, white dwarf, black dwarf

• supergiant, neutron star, white dwarf

• supergiant, black dwarf, neutron star

What is the name of the explosion triggered by a supergiant running out of fuel?

• supernova

• super explosion

• giant nova

• big bang