Quiz about Stars and HR Diagram Review S.C.8.E.5.5

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about red supergiant stars?

Accepted Answer

Red supergiants have a low surface temperature and high absolute brightness.

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Red supergiants have a high surface temperature and a low absolute brightness.

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Red supergiants have a low surface temperature and low absolute brightness.

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Red supergiants have a high surface temperature and high absolute brightness.

Question 2

What does a star's color tell about a star?

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Temperature

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Distance

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Brightness

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Position

Question 3

Stars that are really hot have the color.....

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 4

What are the colors of cooler stars?

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Red

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Blue

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White

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Yellow

Question 5

List the color of the stars from coldest to hottest.

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red, orange, yellow, white, blue

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blue, white, yellow, orange, red

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red, white, blue, orange, yellow

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red, yellow, orange, white, blue

Question 6

All of the following are correct about main sequence stars EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

White dwarfs are apart of the main sequence stars.

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Many, if not most, of the main sequence stars can be seen from Earth.

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They are made up of hydrogen and helium.

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The hotter the star gets, the brighter it gets.

Question 7

The term used for how bright a star appears from Earth. A dim star may appear bright because it is closer to Earth.

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Apparent Magnitude

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Absolute Brightness

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Apparent Distance

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Absolute Position

Question 8

The actual brightness of a star when the stars are lined up and the same distance from Earth.

Accepted Answer

Absolute Brightness

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Apparent Magnitude

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Absolute Distance

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Apparent Position

Question 9

One physical property of a star is apparent magnitude. Which of the following is used in determining the apparent magnitude of a star?

Accepted Answer

the distance the star is from Earth

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the constellation the star is in

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the number of times the star rotates

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the number of prominences the star makes

Question 10

Two astrologists are studying the stars. They find two stars with one star being red in color and the other being white in color. Why would the two stars be differing in color?

Accepted Answer

The with star must be hotter than then red star.

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The red star must be hotter than the white star.

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The red star is rotating faster than the white star.

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The white star is closer than the red star.

Question 11

Apparent magnitude does NOT look at........

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the star's temperature.

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the distance the star is from Earth.

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the brightness of the star.

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other stars that look dim but are actually brighter because they are further away from Earth.

Question 12

What star has high absolute brightness and high surface temperature?

Accepted Answer

Blue Giants

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Red Supergiants

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White Dwarfs

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Red Giants

Question 13

Which of the following stars are the hottest?

Accepted Answer

Blue Giants

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Red Supergiants

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White Dwarfs

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Yellow Dwarfs

Question 14

What star has high absolute brightness and low surface temperature?

Accepted Answer

Red Supergiants

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Blue Giants

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White Dwarfs

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Red Giants

Question 15

What star has low absolute brightness and high surface temperature?

Accepted Answer

White Dwarfs

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Red Supergiants

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Blue Giants

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Red Giants

Question 16

Which of the following stars are the coolest?

Accepted Answer

Red Supergiants

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Blue Giants

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White Dwarfs

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Yellow Dwarfs

Question 17

As stars age in their lifecycle, they

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get hotter and brighter.

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get cooler and dimmer.

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get hotter and dimmer.

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stay the same temperature and get brighter.

Question 18

How do blue giants compare to white dwarf stars?

Accepted Answer

blue giants and white dwarf stars both have high temperatures but blue giants have a higher absolute brightness.

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blue giants and white dwarf stars both have low temperatures but blue giants have a higher absolute brightness.

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blue giants and white dwarf stars both have high temperatures but white dwarfs have a higher absolute brightness.

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blue giants and white dwarf stars both have low temperatures but white dwarfs have a higher absolute brightness.

Question 19

Most of the stars are apart of which group?

Accepted Answer

Main sequence

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Blue giants

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White dwarfs

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Red giants

Question 20

What is the best way to study the universe along with all the galaxies and stars in it?

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A computer model that will change with new discoveries.

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A physical model showing the massive size of the universe.

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A map in which the galaxies and stars will be plotted.

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A graph showing how big the galaxies are.

Question 21

For most stars, what does a higher temperature tend to go with?

Accepted Answer

higher brightness

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lower brightness

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red color

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none of the above

Question 22

Which of the following stars would be hotter than our sun?

Accepted Answer

Blue Giants

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Red giants

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Red supergiants

Question 23

Why can the apparent magnitude be inaccurate?

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It may not be brighter compared to another star but instead just closer

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It doesn't exist

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the scale is messed up

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It only shows the brightness of stars too far away for humans to detect

Question 24

A very bright star can seem to be dimmer because it is

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further away

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very close

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cooler in temperature

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lower in brightness

Question 25

For a standard H-R diagram, what are the stars in the lower left region of the diagram?

Accepted Answer

White dwarfs

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Main sequence

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Red Giants

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Blue Giants

Question 26

Stars on the upper left end of the main sequence differ from those on the lower right end in what way?

Accepted Answer

Stars on the upper left are hotter.

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Stars on the upper left are less bright.

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Stars on the upper left are cooler.

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Stars on the upper left are beginning their lifecycle.

Question 27

Which is the hottest?

Accepted Answer

main-sequence blue star

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a red giant

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small, white dwarf

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main-sequence yellow star

Question 28

The H-R Diagram determines the __________ and __________ of stars.

Accepted Answer

temperature, brightness

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temperature, distance

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distance, mass

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mass, brightness

Question 29

Stars that are at the bottom left are ______ & _______ of the H-R diagram.

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hot, dim

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cool, dim

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hot, bright

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cool, bright

Question 30

Stars located at the top left of the H-R Diagram are _______ & ______.

Accepted Answer

hot, bright

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cool, dim

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cool, bright

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hot, dim

Question 31

A particular star is orange. Another star that is much cooler is expected to be ______.

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red

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yellow

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white

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blue

Question 32

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

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Its temperature

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Its size

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Its age

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Its distance from Earth

Question 33

Which type of star is known for having a high surface temperature and low absolute brightness?

Accepted Answer

White Dwarfs

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Red Supergiants

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Red Giants

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Blue Giants

Question 34

What characteristic of a star is most directly related to its position on the H-R diagram?

Accepted Answer

Its temperature and brightness

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Its distance from Earth

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Its color

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Its age

Stars and HR Diagram Review S.C.8.E.5.5

38 questions

The graph shows the relative sizes and surface temperatures of four groups of stars. The surface temperature of the stars is measured in Kelvin (K). The Sun is part of the main sequence group.
According to the graph, the Sun is best described as…

Astronomers often compare the colors of stars. Knowing the color of a star is most useful in determining…

Which of the following is TRUE about red supergiant stars?

What does a star's color tell about a star?

Stars that are really hot have the color.....

What are the colors of cooler stars?

List the color of the stars from coldest to hottest.

All of the following are correct about main sequence stars EXCEPT?

In comparison to other stars in the sky, the Sun appears brighter because it is–

The term used for how bright a star appears from Earth. A dim star may appear bright because it is closer to Earth.

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Stars and HR Diagram Review S.C.8.E.5.5

38 questions

The graph shows the relative sizes and surface temperatures of four groups of stars. The surface temperature of the stars is measured in Kelvin (K). The Sun is part of the main sequence group.According to the graph, the Sun is best described as…

Astronomers often compare the colors of stars. Knowing the color of a star is most useful in determining…

Which of the following is TRUE about red supergiant stars?

What does a star's color tell about a star?

Stars that are really hot have the color.....

What are the colors of cooler stars?

List the color of the stars from coldest to hottest.

All of the following are correct about main sequence stars EXCEPT?

In comparison to other stars in the sky, the Sun appears brighter because it is–

The term used for how bright a star appears from Earth. A dim star may appear bright because it is closer to Earth.

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The graph shows the relative sizes and surface temperatures of four groups of stars. The surface temperature of the stars is measured in Kelvin (K). The Sun is part of the main sequence group.
According to the graph, the Sun is best described as…