H-R Diagram #1

First Name

Last Name

Class Period

• 1st
• 4th
• 5th
• 6th
• 8th

Which star is hotter than Vega?

• Canopus
• Spica
• Pollux
• Tau Ceti

Which star is brighter than Vega?

• Polaris
• Sirius
• Sun
• Procyon B

Which star is brighter than the Sun and dimmer than Rigel?

• Arcturas
• Tau Ceti
• Sirius B
• Bernard's Star

Which star is considered a main sequence star?

• Rigel
• Polaris
• Vega
• Pollux

Which characteristics best describe white dwarfs as compared to giants?

• White dwarfs are cooler and dimmer than giants
• White dwarfs are cooler and brighter than giants
• White dwarfs are warmer and brighter than giants
• White dwarfs are warmer and dimmer than giants

The H-R diagram shows the luminosity and surface temperature of the Sun and other stars. Based on the diagram, which of these conclusions about Star 1 is MOST likely correct?

• It is hot and bright
• It is hot and dim
• Its cool and dim
• It is cool and bright

The diagram below shows a H-R diagram. Which of these locations on this HR Diagram most likely represents yellow stars such as the Sun?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4