Astronomy Quiz 05

Which of the following is true about a nebula?

• Nebulae are the remains of black holes.

• A nebula can be as large as a galaxy.

• A nebula can be the beginning or end of a star’s life cycle.

• Nebulae are composed of very high temperature dust particles.

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Which of the following is a correct sequence for the life cycle for our Sun?

• nebula > main sequence > white dwarf > black hole

• nebula > red giant > main sequence > supernova

• nebula > main sequence > white dwarf > red giant

• nebula > main sequence > red giant > white dwarf

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A ________ is so dense that nothing including light can escape its gravity field.

• neutron star

• black hole

• supergiant

• supernova

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After a star like our Sun uses up its hydrogen, in the next stage of its life cycle, it becomes a:

• red giant

• white dwarf

• black hole

• nebula

• supernova

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What will be the final fate of the Sun?

• red giant

• neutron star

• black hole

• white dwarf

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Of the four stars described in the table, which will have the shortest expected life span?

• Star A

• Star B

• Star C

• Star D

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Which is true about red giant stars?

• The sun is not massive enough to turn into a red giant.

• Red giants are found in stellar nurseries.

• Red giants form planetary nebulae.

• Red giants are the last stage of a star’s life cycle.

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What do the most massive stars in the universe become after they go supernova?

• new galaxy

• black hole

• neutron star

• new solar system

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What factor primarily determines the how a star dies?

• brightness

• temperature

• color

• mass

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A high mass star will go from a red giant to a:

• main sequence

• nebula

• supernova

• black hole

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