Components of the Universe STAAR TEKS

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular 
• Irrational

What are nebulae?

• galaxies with an oval or egg shape
• large orbiting rocks in the asteroid belt
• large clouds of gas and dust where stars are born
• the galaxy our solar system is in

Which is the correct order of celestial objects from largest to smallest mass/volume?

• star, nebula, universe, galaxy

• star, nebula, galaxy, universe

• universe, nebula, galaxy, star

• universe, galaxy, nebula, star

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which stars have the lowest surface temperature?

• Yellow Stars

• Red Stars

• Orange Stars

• Blue Stars

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular
• Irrational

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular
• Irrational

According to scientists, what has happened to the Universe since the Big Bang?

• It has expanded

• After 12 seasons, the show ended.

• It has shrunk

• It has stayed the same size

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

All stars begin their life in a

• Main Sequence

• Stellar Nebula

• Super Giant

• Black Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

The life cycles of stars are determined by their

• mass

• color

• distance from Earth

• luminosity

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

The death of an extremely massive star by a large, violent explosion is called a

• pulsar

• red giant

• supernova

• black hole

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3