Lifecycle of Stars Quiz

What is the initial stage of a star's life called, where it forms from a cloud of dust and gas?

• White dwarf

• Red giant

• Protostar

• Main sequence star

In a star similar to the Sun, what happens when the hydrogen fuel is exhausted?

• It forms a neutron star

• It becomes a black hole

• It expands into a red giant

• It explodes as a supernova

What is the final stage of a star like the Sun after it stops nuclear fusion?

• Black dwarf

• Protostar

• Neutron star

• Red supergiant

Which process in massive stars leads to the formation of elements heavier than iron?

• Nuclear fusion in the main sequence

• Explosion of a supernova

• Formation of a red giant

• Collapse into a white dwarf

What are the possible remnants of a supernova explosion?

• Protostar or main sequence star

• Red giant or white dwarf

• Neutron star or black hole

• Red supergiant or black dwarf