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Stellar Nucleosynthesis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the most accepted theory about the formation of the universe that explains why it continues to expand?

a)

Big bang theory

b)

Divine Creation theory

c)

Steady State theory

d)

Oscillating theory

2.

Which element is the lightest and at the same time the most abundant in outer space?

a)

Helium

b)

Lithium

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Boron

3.

Which element can be formed when three atoms of helium are fused?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon

d)

Silicon

4.

Which of the following is not a part of an average star?

a)

Protostar

b)

Nebula

c)

Super Giant

d)

Stable State Star

5.

In which stage do massive stars explode and release large amount of energy?

a)

Main sequence

b)

Protostar

c)

Super Nova

d)

White dwarf

6.

Which of the following gases are major components of star?

a)

carbon and oxygen

b)

helium and carbon

c)

hydrogen and carbon

d)

hydrogen and helium

7.

Which is the first stage of a star’s life cycle?

a)

black hole

b)

nebula

c)

protostar

d)

white dwarf

8.

Which is the second most abundant element in the universe?

a)

carbon

b)

helium

c)

hydrogen

d)

oxygen

9.

Which of the following is a huge luminous ball of hot gas such as Hydrogen and Helium?

a)

comet

b)

moon

c)

planet

d)

star

10.

Which of the following is the sign that a protostar will transform into the next stage?

a)

When the it starts to spin faster

b)

When it starts to glow

c)

When Hydrogen nuclear fusion begins

d)

When it increases temperature igniting the Hydrogen