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WorksheetsGCSE Space Physics Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the final stage in the life cycle of a star like the Sun before it becomes a white dwarf?
It becomes a black hole
It turns into a red giant
It explodes in a supernova
It becomes a black dwarf
What happens when a red giant gets rid of its outer layers of dust and gas?
It turns into a supernova
It becomes a black hole
It becomes a white dwarf
It becomes a neutron star
What is the force that keeps planets orbiting the Sun and the Moon orbiting Earth?
Electromagnetic force
Centrifugal force
Gravity
Nuclear force
According to the Big Bang theory, how long ago did the universe begin to expand?
13.7 billion years ago
4.6 billion years ago
9.8 billion years ago
20 billion years ago
What is the main sequence star stage in the life cycle of a star?
The initial formation of a star from a nebula
The stage where a star explodes into a supernova
The stable phase where gravity and fusion pressure are balanced
The final stage where a star becomes a black hole
What is a black dwarf?
A star that has exploded into a supernova
A dense star composed mainly of neutrons
A white dwarf that has cooled down and no longer emits light
A large star that has collapsed into a point of infinite density
What is the fuel for nuclear fusion in small stars, like the Sun?
Helium
Hydrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Elliptical Galaxy
Spiral Galaxy
Irregular Galaxy
Lenticular Galaxy
What element is formed in the core of a star from fusion of hydrogen?
Helium
Oxygen
Carbon
Iron
What phenomenon is postulated to explain the fact that there is not enough mass visible in galaxies to stop stars from being flung out into inter-galactic space?
Dark matter
Black holes
Dark energy
Supernovae
Which type of star is the Sun classified as?
Red giant
White dwarf
Main sequence star
Neutron star
Which process is responsible for the creation of elements heavier than iron in the universe?
Stellar nucleosynthesis
Supernova nucleosynthesis
Big Bang nucleosynthesis
Planetary nucleosynthesis
What is the term used to describe the boundary around a black hole from which nothing, not even light, can escape?
Event Horizon
Photon Sphere
Accretion Disk
Singularity
What process powers the sun and other main-sequence stars?
Chemical combustion of hydrogen
Nuclear fission of hydrogen
Nuclear fusion of hydrogen
Nuclear fusion of any element
