5.2 Properties of Stars Quiz
Authored by Kristopher Knutson
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (HR diagram)?
A map of the stars in our galaxy
A diagram showing the relationship between a star's luminosity and temperature
A diagram showing the relationship between a star's size/mass and distance
A chart showing the evolution of galaxies over time
2.
LABELING QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
Identify the different types of stars based on their position on the graph.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Blue stars are _______________ than red stars.
more dense
less luminous
hotter
further away
4.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Absolute Magnitude
The total amount of energy a star gives off
Luminosity
The brightness of a star as seen from its actual distance from Earth
Apparent Magnitude
The brightness of a star if all stars were the same distance from Earth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What information does an HR diagram NOT tell us about stars?
Luminosity
Temperature
Distance from Earth
Type of star
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The absolute magnitudes listed indicate that the least luminous star in the table is ______.
The Sun
Rigel
Sirius
Pollux
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the information in the chart: which of the following stars would appear the brightest when seen from Earth?
Betelgeuse
Sirius
Alpha Centauri
Rigel
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