Stellar Evolution

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What happens to a Red Giant when it runs out of fuel?

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It becomes a White Dwarf.

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What is the name of the cloud where stars are formed?

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Nebula / Stellar Nursery.

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What color of star is the coolest?

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Red.

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What is the source of energy for the Sun?

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Nuclear fusion.

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What force causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula?

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Gravity.

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What is a Supernova?

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A massive explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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What is a Nebula?

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A giant cloud of dust and gas in space, where stars are born.

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What is a Main Sequence Star?

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A star that is in the stable phase of its life cycle, fusing hydrogen into helium.

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What is a White Dwarf?

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The remnant core of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The series of stages a star goes through from formation to death.