Label the following areas of the H-R Diagram: main sequence, giants, supergiants, white dwarfs

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Stars with surface temperatures between 5000 and 6000 K (Kelvin) appear to be what color?

According to the diagram, what is the approximate surface temperature of the Sun?

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Based on this diagram, which type of stars would belong to spectral class M and have the highest luminosity?

Examine the H-R diagram. Based on where they have been graphed on the H-R diagram, which star is older?

• Sun

• Sirius A

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius B

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Examine the H-R diagram. Based on where they have been graphed on the H-R diagram, which star is the brightest as seen from Earth?

• Spica

• Deneb

• Aldebaran

• There is not enough information given to answer

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3