Quiz about The Lifecycle of a Star

Question 1

During a school science project, Sofia and Daniel are learning about stars. What is the initial stage in the lifecycle of a star?

Accepted Answer

Stellar nebula

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White dwarf

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Red giant

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Black hole

Question 2

Emily and Amelia are observing a cloud of gas and dust in space. What force causes the gas and dust to spiral together to form a protostar?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Friction

Question 3

Harper and Anaya are discussing the temperature at which nuclear fusion starts in a star. At what temperature does this process begin?

Accepted Answer

Millions of degrees Celsius

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Thousands of degrees Celsius

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Hundreds of degrees Celsius

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Billions of degrees Celsius

Question 4

Lucas is studying the lifespan of main-sequence stars for his astronomy project. How long can these stars exist?

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10 million to 10 billion years

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1 million to 1 billion years

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100 million to 100 billion years

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1 billion to 10 billion years

Question 5

During a classroom discussion, Charlotte asked, 'What do smaller stars become after the red giant phase?'

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White dwarfs

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Black holes

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Neutron stars

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Supernovae

Question 6

Grace is studying the lifecycle of stars in her astronomy class. She wants to know, what is the final stage of a small star's lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

Black dwarf

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Neutron star

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Black hole

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Supernova

Question 7

During a science class, Arjun asked, 'What event occurs when a massive star explodes?'

Accepted Answer

Supernova

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Formation of a protostar

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Creation of a black dwarf

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Formation of a stellar nebula

Question 8

During a science class, Mira asked, 'What can the remnants of a supernova form?'

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Neutron stars or black holes

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White dwarfs or red giants

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Protostars or main-sequence stars

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Stellar nebulas or red dwarfs

Question 9

What is the role of gravity in the formation of a new solar system?

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It causes gas and dust to spiral together

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It repels gas and dust

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It cools down the protostar

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It stops nuclear fusion

Question 10

Liam is studying astronomy and learns about different stages of star formation. What is a protostar?

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A developing star formed from gas and dust

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A star that has exploded

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A star in its final stage

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A star that has stopped nuclear fusion

Question 11

Daniel is studying astronomy and wants to know: Which of the following is NOT a possible end stage of a star?

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Red giant

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White dwarf

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Neutron star

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Black hole

Question 12

During a science class, Harper asked, 'What happens during the main-sequence phase of a star?'

Accepted Answer

The star undergoes nuclear fusion

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The star explodes

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The star forms from a nebula

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The star becomes a black hole

Question 13

During a science class, Samuel asked, 'What is created during a supernova explosion?'

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Heavier elements

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Lighter elements

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Only hydrogen

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Only helium

Question 14

Mira is studying astronomy and wants to understand the significance of a stellar nebula in star formation. What should she know?

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It is where stars begin their lifecycle

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It is the final stage of a star

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It is where stars explode

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It is where stars stop nuclear fusion

Question 15

Neha and Jacob are discussing what the main process is that occurs in a star to produce energy. What is it?

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Nuclear fusion

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Chemical reaction

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Gravitational collapse

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Electromagnetic radiation

Question 16

Amelia is studying different stars in her astronomy class. What is the primary factor that determines the lifecycle of a star?

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Its mass

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Its temperature

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Its color

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Its distance from Earth

Question 17

Abigail is studying the life cycle of massive stars in her astronomy class. She wants to know which phase follows the main-sequence phase for a massive star. Can you help her?

Accepted Answer

Supernova

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White dwarf

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Red giant

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Black hole

Question 18

Lucas and Lily are studying astronomy. They want to know: What is the primary element that fuels nuclear fusion in a star's core?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

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Helium

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Carbon

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Oxygen

Question 19

Charlotte and Daniel are observing a massive star through a telescope. What happens to the star after it exhausts its nuclear fuel?

Accepted Answer

It undergoes a supernova explosion

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It becomes a white dwarf

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It turns into a red giant

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It forms a protostar

Question 20

During a science class, Zoey asked, 'Which element is primarily produced during the main-sequence phase of a star?'

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Helium

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Carbon

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Oxygen

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Iron

Question 21

During a science class, Charlotte asked, 'What is the primary difference between a neutron star and a black hole?'

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A black hole has a stronger gravitational pull

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A neutron star is larger in size

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A neutron star emits more light

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A black hole is made of heavier elements

Question 22

During a science class, Rohan asked, 'What is the primary element formed during the red giant phase of a star?'

Accepted Answer

Carbon

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Helium

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Oxygen

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Iron

Question 23

During a science class, Alexander asked, 'Which stage in a star's lifecycle is characterized by the fusion of helium into heavier elements?'

Accepted Answer

Red giant

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Main-sequence

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Protostar

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White dwarf

Question 24

During a classroom discussion, Jacob asked, 'What is the fate of a star with a mass greater than 20 times that of the Sun?'

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It forms a black hole

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It becomes a white dwarf

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It turns into a neutron star

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It remains a red giant

Question 25

During a science class, Priya asked, 'What is the primary process that leads to the formation of a black hole?'

Accepted Answer

Gravitational collapse of a massive star

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Nuclear fusion in a protostar

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Expansion of a red giant

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Cooling of a white dwarf

Question 26

During a science class, Scarlett asked, 'Which element is primarily formed during the supernova phase of a star?'

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Helium

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Carbon

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Oxygen

Question 27

Harper is studying astronomy and wants to know: What is the main characteristic of a neutron star?

Accepted Answer

It is composed mostly of neutrons

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It is larger than a red giant

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It emits strong electromagnetic radiation

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It has a low gravitational pull

Question 28

Olivia and Daniel are studying astronomy. They want to know what is the primary factor that determines whether a star will become a black hole or a neutron star?

Accepted Answer

Its mass

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Its temperature

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Its distance from Earth

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Its color

Question 29

Owen is studying the life cycle of stars. During which phase does a star primarily fuse hydrogen into helium?

Accepted Answer

Main-sequence

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Red giant

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White dwarf

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Supernova

Question 30

During a classroom discussion, Harper asked, 'What is the main characteristic of a white dwarf?'

Accepted Answer

It is a remnant of a low-mass star

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It is composed mostly of neutrons

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It has a strong magnetic field

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It is larger than a red giant

Question 31

Isabella and Sofia are observing stars through a telescope. What is the primary factor that determines the lifecycle of a star?

Accepted Answer

Its mass

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Its temperature

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Its color

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Its distance from Earth

Question 32

During a science class, William asked, 'Which process marks the transition of a protostar into a main-sequence star?'

Accepted Answer

Nuclear fusion of hydrogen

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Gravitational collapse

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Cooling of the core

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Expansion into a red giant

Question 33

During a science class, Benjamin asked, 'What is the primary characteristic of a black hole?'

Accepted Answer

It has an extremely strong gravitational pull

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It emits strong light

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It is larger than a neutron star

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It is composed mostly of helium

Question 34

Kiara is studying the life cycle of stars. She wants to know what is the primary stage in which a star forms from a stellar nebula?

Accepted Answer

Protostar

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Red giant

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White dwarf

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Neutron star

Question 35

During a science class, Rohan asked, 'Which phase of a star's life is characterized by the fusion of helium into heavier elements?'

Accepted Answer

Red giant

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Main-sequence

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Protostar

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Supernova

Question 36

Liam is studying the life cycle of stars in his astronomy class. He learns about the fate of a star with a mass similar to that of the Sun after the red giant phase. What does it become?

Accepted Answer

It forms a white dwarf

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It becomes a black hole

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It turns into a neutron star

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It undergoes a supernova

Question 37

During a science class, Priya asked, 'What is the primary process that leads to the formation of a neutron star?'

Accepted Answer

Gravitational collapse of a massive star

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Nuclear fusion of hydrogen

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Cooling of a white dwarf

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Expansion of a red giant

Question 38

During a science class, Ava asked which element is primarily formed during the supernova phase of a star?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Helium

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Carbon

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Oxygen

Question 39

Arjun is studying stars in his astronomy class. What is the main characteristic of a main-sequence star?

Accepted Answer

It is undergoing nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium

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It is in the process of forming from a nebula

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It is expanding into a red giant

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It has exhausted its nuclear fuel

Question 40

Priya and Arjun are observing stars through a telescope. What is the primary factor that determines the color of a star?

Accepted Answer

Its temperature

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Its mass

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Its distance from Earth

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Its age

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