In the context of stellar evolution, what does the term 'metallicity' refer to?

The abundance of elements heavier than helium

The amount of metal in a star's core

The star's magnetic field strength

The star's ability to conduct electricity

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

Only medium mass stars have long lifespans

What is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram used for in astronomy?

Showing the relationship between star temperature and luminosity

What is the primary difference between the fusion processes in low-mass and high-mass stars?

Low-mass stars only fuse hydrogen, high-mass stars can fuse heavier elements

Low-mass stars fuse helium, high-mass stars fuse hydrogen

High-mass stars only fuse hydrogen, low-mass stars can fuse heavier elements

There is no difference in fusion processes

What role does the CNO cycle play in stellar nucleosynthesis?

It dominates hydrogen fusion in high-mass stars

It only occurs in low-mass stars

It is the primary fusion process in all stars

It only occurs during the red giant phase

How does the concept of degeneracy pressure relate to the formation of white dwarfs?

It prevents white dwarfs from collapsing further

It causes white dwarfs to expand

It leads to the formation of neutron stars

It has no effect on white dwarfs

What is the significance of the Chandrasekhar limit in stellar evolution?

It determines the maximum mass of a stable white dwarf

It sets the minimum mass for star formation

It defines the boundary between red giants and supergiants

It determines the lifespan of main sequence stars

How does the process of gravitational contraction contribute to a protostar's evolution?

It generates energy and increases the core temperature

It increases the protostar's rotation rate

It decreases the protostar's mass

What is the primary difference between Type Ia and Type II supernovae?

Type Ia occur in binary systems, while Type II occur in single massive stars

Type Ia produce more energy than Type II

Type Ia leave behind neutron stars, while Type II leave white dwarfs

Type Ia only occur in old galaxies, while Type II occur in young galaxies

How does stellar mass affect the production of elements heavier than iron?

Only high-mass stars can produce elements heavier than iron

Only low-mass stars can produce elements heavier than iron

All stars equally produce elements heavier than iron

Stellar mass has no effect on the production of elements heavier than iron

What is the significance of the helium flash in the evolution of low to intermediate-mass stars?

It marks the beginning of helium fusion in the core

It causes the star to leave the main sequence

It leads to the formation of a planetary nebula

It triggers the onset of the CNO cycle

How does the concept of hydrostatic equilibrium apply to stars?

It balances gravitational collapse with fusion energy production

It regulates the star's rotation rate

It controls the star's magnetic field strength

What is the primary factor that determines whether a collapsing stellar core becomes a neutron star or a black hole?

The star's magnetic field strength

What event marks the official birth of a star?

When it starts fusing hydrogen in its core

When it collapses into a black hole

When it forms a planetary nebula

ESS Unit 2-1: Star Formation and Life Cycle Test

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary process that generates energy in stars?

Nuclear fission

Nuclear fusion

Chemical combustion

Radioactive decay

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the context of stellar evolution, what does the term 'main sequence' refer to?

The initial formation of a star

The longest and most stable period of a star's life

The final stages of a star's life

The period when a star becomes a red giant

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary fuel for nuclear fusion in most stars?

Helium

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to a star when it exhausts its core hydrogen fuel?

It immediately explodes

It begins to contract

It begins to expand

It turns into a black hole

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the term for a cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born?

Stellar nursery

Cosmic cloud

Nebula

Star cradle

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What force causes a nebula to begin collapsing to form a star?

Electromagnetic force

Strong nuclear force

Weak nuclear force

Gravity

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Red giant

White dwarf

Neutron star

Black hole

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ESS Unit 2-1: Star Formation and Life Cycle Test

35 questions

What is the primary process that generates energy in stars?

In the context of stellar evolution, what does the term 'main sequence' refer to?

What is the primary fuel for nuclear fusion in most stars?

What happens to a star when it exhausts its core hydrogen fuel?

What is the term for a cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born?

What force causes a nebula to begin collapsing to form a star?

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

What is the term for the explosive death of a massive star?

Which of the following is NOT a possible end stage for a star?

What keeps a main sequence star from collapsing under its own gravity?

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