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Exploring Stellar Vocabulary Quiz

Authored by Jose Ramirez

Science

9th Grade

NGSS covered

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Exploring Stellar Vocabulary Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the process called in which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy?

Nuclear Fission

Nuclear Fusion

Radioactive Decay

Ionization

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which stage in a star's life is characterized by stable hydrogen fusion in its core?

Protostar

Main Sequence Star

Red Giant

White Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the term for a star that has expanded and cooled after using up the hydrogen in its core?

White Dwarf

Red Giant

Neutron Star

Black Hole

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the explosive death of a massive star called?

Supernova

Nova

Red Giant

Protostar

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which object is formed from the collapsed core of a massive star, consisting almost entirely of neutrons?

White Dwarf

Neutron Star

Black Hole

Red Giant

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the name of a region in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape?

White Dwarf

Neutron Star

Black Hole

Supernova

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term describes the total amount of energy a star emits per second?

Brightness

Luminosity

Temperature

Mass

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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