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How many globular clusters are known to orbit the Milky Way galaxy?

• 2

• 52

• about 150

• about 520

Earth-like planets likely don't form in globular clusters because the stars ___

• are too hot

• are too young

• are loosely packed

• lack heavy metals

Which of the following terms directly relate to the actual brightness of a star?

• size and brightness

• absolute brightness and size

• apparent magnitude and size

• apparent magnitude and absolute brightness

What conclusion can you draw based on the graph?

• yellow stars are farther from Earth than red stars

• absolute brightness is not related to color of a star

• blue stars are generally brighter than other stars

• a blue star will appear brighter from Earth than a red star

Based on the graph, which color most likely has the lowest absolute brightness?

• red

• blue

• white

• yellow

Which color of star is the coolest?

• blue

• yellow

• white

• red

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which color of star are the hottest?

• red

• blue

• white

• yellow

Based on the graph, which color of star has the greatest absolute brightness?

• blue

• red

• white

• yellow

Which of the following correctly defines absolute brightness of a star?

• The brightness of a star as seen from various distances.

• The brightness of a star compared to the Sun.

• The true brightness of a star at a standard distance.

• The true brightness of a star as seen from Earth.

Which of the star listed would look the brightest when observed from Earth?

• Rigel

• Sirius

• Vega

• Betelgeuse