Stars and Galaxies

What is gigantic explosion that causes the death of a massive star?

• Supernova

• Nebula

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular 

• Irrational

A supernova is the explosion of a dying:

• medium-mass star

• high-mass star

• protostar

• low-mass star

What type of galaxy is oval-shaped?

• a spiral galaxy

• an elliptical galaxy

• an irregular galaxy

A large group of stars, gas, and dust is called....

• a universe

• a cluster

• a galaxy

• a solar system

After billions of years, the hydrogen fuel of a star begins to run out and the star expands to become a (a)   .

• red giant

• white dwarf

• neutron star

• black hole

A very large star is a....

• dwarf star

• a red one

• a blue one

• a supergiant

By studying the motion of distant stars, scientists have discovered about 160 (a)   outside our solar system.

• exoplanets

• asteroids

• comets

• galaxies

What two factors affect the brightness of a star?

• distance

• color

• shape

• radiant energy given off

What type of galaxy has no special shape or form?

• a spiral galaxy

• an elliptical galaxy

• an irregular galaxy