Topic 12

The first step in a star's formation is when a large cloud of gas and dust exists. What force pulls the gas and dust together?

• inertia

• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the name of the gas/dust clouds where all stars form?

• Nebulas

• Protostars 

• Supernova

• Neutron Star

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What does a satellite do?

• Satellites are artificial objects in orbit that serve various purposes, including communication, navigation, remote sensing, and scientific research

• Satellites are for fighting aliens.

• Satellites are used to destroy incoming meteors.

• Satellites are for spying only.

Which group contains Betelgeuse?

• White Dwarfs

• Main Sequence

• Supergiants

• Giants

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

• the Sun's mass

• the Sun's period of rotation

• the Sun's gravitational force

• the Sun's color

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What color of star is the hottest?

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

• Orange

What color of star is the coolest?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• White

The color of a star tells us its

• magnitude

• temperature

• size

• age

The life cycles of stars are determined by their:

• mass (size)

• color

• distance from Earth

• luminosity

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Our sun is currently in what star stage?

• Protostar

• Nebula

• Main Sequence

• Red Giant