Crash Course Kids Stars

What is a bright object that gives off light by energy produced in its core?

• A satellite

• A star

• An asteroid

• A planet

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is a bright object that gives off light by energy produced in its core?

• A satellite

• A star

• An asteroid

• A planet

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the primary element that stars are made of?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which process powers the energy output of stars?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical combustion

• Magnetic resonance

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the term for a star that has collapsed under its own gravity to the point where it is extremely dense?

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Black hole

• Neutron star

Which type of star is the Sun classified as?

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Main sequence

• Supernova

What is the name of the nearest star to Earth?

• Sirius

• Alpha Centauri

• Proxima Centauri

• Betelgeuse

What is the term for the apparent shift in position of a star due to Earth's movement around the Sun?

• Parallax

• Redshift

• Blueshift

• Doppler effect

Which color of star is the hottest?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• White

What is the lifecycle stage of a star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers?

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Supernova

• Black hole