Quiz 3 HR Diagram

Label the categories on the HR Diagram

a

b

c

d

red giants

protostars

white dwarfs

main sequence

neutron stars

super giants

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VA.ES.2.b.

Polaris's absolute magnitude is approximately -3.64. The absolute magnitude of Procyon B is 10.7.

Which star is brighter?

• Procyon B

• Polaris

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VA.ES.2.b.

Which of the following is not represented on the HR Diagram?

• Blue giant stars

• Red giant stars

• Neutron stars

• Main sequence stars

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VA.ES.2.b.

Below are the stages of the life cycle of a sun-like star. Put them in the correct order.

• white dwarf

• main sequence

• red giant

• planetary nebula

• protostar

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VA.ES.2.b.

Match the following

• a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing can escape

• black hole

• a stellar explosion

• nebula

• a star that is fusing hydrogen

• main sequence star

• a cloud of gas and dust in space

• red giant

• older star fusing heavier elements

• supernova

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VA.ES.2.b.

Select the stars that will supernova.

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VA.ES.2.b.

Describe the changes in luminosity of the Sun that will occur from its current Main Sequence stage to its final White Dwarf stage.

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VA.ES.2.b.

The fate of Betelgeuse will be a supernova. What are the two possible outcomes for this star's final fate?

• black hole
• blue giant
• neutron star
• main sequence star
• red dwarf

What is the approximate temperature of our sun?

• Approximately 6,000K

• Approximately

  30,000K

• Approximately 15,000K

• Approximately 2,500K

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VA.ES.2.b.

identify the spectral class with the hottest and brightest stars.

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VA.ES.2.b.