Life Cycle of Stars

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages in the life cycle of a star?

• Nebula, Protostar, Red Giant, Main Sequence, White Dwarf or Supernova

• Nebula, Protostar, Main Sequence, Red Giant, White Dwarf or Supernova

• Main Sequence, Nebula, Protostar, Red Giant, White Dwarf or Supernova

• Protostar, Nebula, Main Sequence, Red Giant, White Dwarf or Supernova

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the final stage in the life cycle of a massive star?

• black hole

• supernova

• red giant

• white dwarf

Which of the following is a result of a supernova explosion?

• Formation of a white dwarf

• Formation of a neutron star or a black hole

• Creation of a new star

• Expansion of the universe

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a star?

• white dwarf

• main sequence

• protostar

• supernova

Which of the following is a characteristic of a main sequence star?

• Fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core

• Emission of gamma rays

• Absence of a magnetic field

• Formation of heavy elements in its core

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the second stage in the life cycle of a star?

• main sequence

• nebula

• supernova

• white dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a black hole?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Light

• Sound

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What is the process by which a star converts hydrogen into helium in its core?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Radioactive decay

• Chemical reaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a red giant star?

• High surface temperature

• Small size

• Low luminosity

• Expanding outer layers

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the final stage in the life cycle of a low-mass star?

• Supernova

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Black hole