Exploring the Beauty and Science of Nebulae

What is the Latin meaning of the word 'nebula'?

• Star

• Cloud

• Light

• Dust

What happens when a medium-sized star dies?

• It creates a planetary nebula

• It turns into a supernova

• It becomes a neutron star

• It forms a black hole

What causes an emission nebula to glow?

• Reflection of light from nearby stars

• Absorption of light from nearby stars

• Excitation of gas by light from nearby massive stars

• Collision with other nebulae

Which color is most commonly seen in emission nebulae due to hydrogen?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What is the primary composition of reflection nebulae?

• Plasma

• Dust

• Gas

• Ice

What is the size comparison between a human hair and the dust grains in reflection nebulae?

• A human hair is 200 times wider

• A human hair is 10 times wider

• A human hair is 100 times wider

• A human hair is 50 times wider

What is the Orion Nebula primarily known for?

• Being a supernova remnant

• Being a black hole

• Being a star-forming factory

• Being a planetary nebula

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What are the four stars at the heart of the Orion Nebula collectively called?

• The Cluster

• The Quartet

• The Trapezium

• The Quadrant

What process erodes the surrounding nebula in the Eagle Nebula?

• Magnetic field interaction

• Cosmic ray bombardment

• Gravitational collapse

• Photoevaporation

What is the effect of dust on the light from stars embedded within it?

• It scatters and reddens the light

• It amplifies the light

• It makes the light invisible

• It turns the light blue