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Stars Pre-Assessment

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The apparent magnitude of a star is a measure of its

a)

brightness as seen from earth.

b)

rate of energy output at all wavelengths.

c)

actual brightness.

d)

distance as seen from Earth.

2.

The absolute magnitude of a star is a measure of its

a)

brightness as seen from earth.

b)

rate of energy output at all wavelengths.

c)

actual brightness.

d)

distance as seen from Earth.

3.

Which of the following does not happen to a star when it dies?

a)

They become a “shooting star,” or a meteor.

b)

Dying stars can explode.

c)

A dying star can become a black hole.

d)

Stars can expand and get bigger right before they die.

4.

When will the Sun burn out?

a)

5 million years from now

b)

100 million years from now

c)

5 billion years from now

d)

15 billion years from now

5.

Dark, cooler areas on the sun’s surface are called

a)

sun spots.

b)

solar flares.

c)

coronas.

d)

prominences.

6.

How does a star produce heavier elements than iron from hydrogen and helium?

a)

Rapid rotation

b)

Heat

c)

Nuclear fusion

d)

Supernova

7.

What can we learn about a star by analyzing its emission spectrum?

a)

The spectral lines show the apparent magnitude of a star.

b)

The spectral lines indicate the apparent brightness of a star.

c)

The spectral lines show the relative age of a star.

d)

The spectral lines identify the elements that compose the star’s atmosphere.

8.

Which elements are present in this star given it's profile at the bottom?

a)

Lithium and Cadmium

b)

Cadmium and Sodium

c)

Sodium and Helium

d)

Hydrogen and Potassium

9.
What color are the hottest stars?
a)
red
b)
yellow
c)
orange
d)
blue
10.

What is the color of the coolest stars?

a)

blue

b)

Yellow

c)

Red

d)

Orange

11.

A pattern of stars in the sky is called a _____________.

a)

combination

b)

star shape

c)

universe

d)

constellation

12.

All stars begin their life in a

a)

Main Sequence

b)

Nebula

c)

Protostar

d)

Black Dwarf