Life Cycle of a Star

Explain the concept of star formation and the role of nebulae in the birth of stars.

• Nebulae play a crucial role in the birth of stars by providing the necessary materials for star formation and serving as the birthplace of protostars.

• Nebulae are formed as a result of the death of stars, not the birth of new ones.

• Nebulae have no role in star formation and are just random clouds in space.

• Star formation is caused by the collision of asteroids and comets within nebulae.

What are the different stages in the life cycle of a massive star? Describe each stage in detail.

• Nebula, White Dwarf, Black Hole

• Supernova, Red Dwarf, Neutron Star

• The different stages in the life cycle of a massive star are: Nebula, Protostar, Main Sequence, Red Giant, Supernova, and either Neutron Star or Black Hole.

• Protostar, Main Sequence, Red Giant, White Dwarf

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What is a supernova and what role does it play in the life cycle of a star?

• A supernova is a powerful explosion that marks the end of a star's life cycle, leading to the formation of a neutron star or black hole.

• A supernova is a process where a star absorbs energy from its surroundings to grow in size.

• A supernova is a stage in a star's life cycle where it cools down and becomes a white dwarf.

• A supernova is a stage in a star's life cycle where it changes its color.

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All stars begin their life as a

• Main Sequence

• Nebula

• Protostar

• Black Dwarf

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The diagram below represents possible stages in the life cycle of stars. Which star has the greatest probability of producing a supernova explosion?

• Barnard's Star

• Betelgeuse

• Procyon B

• Sun

Match the following

• Main sequence

• cloud of dust and gas

• Planetary nebula

• end stage of an average star

• White dwarf

• when a star produces light, adult life

• nebula

• when an average star begins to die and expand

• Red giant

• stage where outer layers are destroyed, center remains

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All stars begin their life in a

• Main Sequence

• Nebula

• Vacuum

• Black Dwarf

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Our Sun is a ​ ​ (a)   star that is approximately one-third of the way through its life cycle. As our sun nears the ​ (b)   of its life cycle and burns away, it will become a ​ (c)   and eventually a ​ (d)   .

• main sequence

• end

• red giant

• white dwarf

• supergiant

• beginning

• supernova

• black hole

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​ (a)   would have the longest life span, while ​ (b)   would have the shortest life span.

• Star A

• Star D

• Star B

• Star C

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sun is currently in what star stage?

• Protostar

• Nebula

• Main Sequence

• Red Giant

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