Exploring the World of Stars

What type of star is the Sun?

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

• Main Sequence

• Neutron Star

Which of the following is the first stage in the life cycle of a star?

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

• Protostar

• Supernova

What is the primary factor that determines the classification of a star?

• Temperature

• Distance from Earth

• Age

• Color

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

• White Dwarf

• Neutron Star or Black Hole

• Red Giant

• Main Sequence

Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Spiral

• Lenticular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the most common element found in stars?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

Which of the following stars is the brightest in the night sky?

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

• Polaris

• Vega

What is the process called in which stars produce energy?

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• Radioactive Decay

• Chemical Reaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which phase does a star enter after the main sequence if it is similar in mass to the Sun?

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

• Neutron Star

• Black Hole

What is the term for a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern?

• Galaxy

• Constellation

• Nebula

• Cluster