Stars and the Universe

A small, massive and dense object which gravity so intense not even light can escape it is called a:

• Black Hole

• White Dwarf

• Neutron Star

• Red Giant

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The Big Bang Theory states that:

• An object in space collided with the Earth creating the Moon

• The universe began as a single point and has been expanding every since

• Gravitational forces in a nebula created the solar system

• A massive explosion created the universe

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Which of the following are possible outcomes for a massive star's life cycle?

• Black Hole

• Supernova

• White dwarf

• Red Giant

• Neutron Star

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• The Sun is a massive star.

• The Earth is the center of the solar system.

• The Sun is a medium sized star.

• An astrononical unit is the distance from the Sun to Mercury

What type of galaxy is pictured?

• Spiral

• Spiral Barred

• Elliptical

• Irregular

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What type of galaxy is pictured?

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Spiral

• Spiral Barred

According to the HR Diagram, what type of star is the Sun?

• Supergiant

• Main Sequence

• White Dwarf

• Blue Supergiant

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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During what occurrence can the Sun's corona be seen?

• Solar Winds

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Sun Spots

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Sunspots are:

• Dark spots on the surface of the sun which are cooler in temperature than the surrounding area.

• Lighter spots on the surface of the sun which are hotter in temperature.

• Ionized wind that is given off by the sun in all directions.

• Material ejected from the surface of the sun due to magentic field disturbances

Cosmic background radiation is:

• Leftover radiation from the early universe formation

• Radiation that reaches Earth from distant quasars

• Leftover radiation from supernovas.

• Radiation that is hotter in temperature leftover from black hole formations

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