Lives of Stars

What is the process called where elements are created within stars by combining protons and neutrons?

• Atomic fusion

• Stellar nucleosynthesis

• Chemical synthesis

• Quantum entanglement

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What is the simplest type of atom in the universe?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Helium

What process transforms hydrogen into helium inside stars?

• Electrolysis

• Condensation

• Nuclear fusion

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What element marks the end of fusion in a star's lifecycle?

• Lead

• Gold

• Iron

• Uranium

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which process combines helium with carbon to produce heavier elements?

• Beta decay

• Alpha process

• Gamma synthesis

• Delta fusion

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Who stated, 'We are made of star-stuff'?

• Stephen Hawking

• Brian Cox

• Carl Sagan

• Neil deGrasse Tyson

Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Lenticular

• Irregular

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the primary component of the Sun's core?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What phenomenon is responsible for the Aurora Borealis?

• Solar winds interacting with Earth's atmosphere

• Lunar reflection on polar ice

• Earth's magnetic field reversing

• Volcanic activity in polar regions

Hotter stars produce more ______.

• synergy

• planets

• energy

• nebulas