Review: Life Cycle of a Star

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

• It becomes a white dwarf

• It becomes a neutron star or a black hole

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

• Brown Dwarf

• Supergiant

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

• Red Giant

• Protostars

What determines a star's life cycle?

• Its mass

• Its color

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

How is a star's mass determined?

• By the amount of matter available in its nebula

• By the age of the star

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

• The larger the mass, the longer its life cycle

• The larger the mass, the shorter its life cycle

What is the plural form of 'nebula'?

• Nebulae

• Nebuli

What is a nebula commonly referred to as?

• Star destroyer

• Star nursery

What is a nebula?

• A giant cloud of gas and dust

• A small solid rock in space

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

• International Space Mission

• Interstellar Material