Life Cycle of Stars Assignment - Quizizz

What is the fate of a massive star after it becomes a supernova?

• It becomes a white dwarf

• It becomes a planetary nebula

• It becomes a neutron star or a black hole

• It reverts to a main sequence star

Which type of star eventually leads to the creation of a supernova?

• Red Giant

• Brown Dwarf

• White Dwarf

• Supergiant

What is the initial stage of a star's life cycle?

• Main Sequence Stars

• Protostars

• Brown Dwarfs

• Red Giant

What determines a star's life cycle?

• Its distance from Earth

• The amount of light it emits

• Its mass

• Its color

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

How is a star's mass determined?

• By the size of the galaxy it is in

• By the amount of matter available in its nebula

• By the number of planets orbiting it

• By the age of the star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the relationship between a star's mass and its life cycle?

• The larger the mass, the longer its life cycle

• The smaller the mass, the shorter its life cycle

• The larger the mass, the shorter its life cycle

• There is no relationship between a star's mass and its life cycle

What is the plural form of 'nebula'?

• Nebulae

• Nebulas

• Nebuli

• Nebulums

What is a nebula commonly referred to as?

• Star destroyer

• Star nursery

• Star maker

• Star cluster

What is a nebula?

• A small cloud of gas and dust

• A giant cloud of gas and dust

• A small solid rock in space

• A large asteroid

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What does ISM stand for in the context of a nebula?

• Interstellar Medium

• Interstellar Material

• Internal Stellar Mass

• International Space Mission