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Earth's Place in Universe Test 2
Earth's Place in Universe Test 2
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9th Grade
09/19/2019

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How long is the life cycle of a star?
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Billions of years
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Which are the main elements in stars?
Definition
Hydrogen and helium
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The red giant phase is a prelude (or the prior state) to...
Definition
...a white dwarf phase.
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Stars in our universe continue to change over their...
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...lifecycle.
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When a star's core temperature climbs to millions of degrees _________ ________ begins.
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nuclear fusion
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Some massive stars may eschew the typical path and explode in what is called a ...
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...supernova.
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The luminosity of a star has to do with its...
Definition
brightness.
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When navigators use a star for orientation, this has to do with _________ to direction.
Definition
alignment
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What are the possible options after a supernova?
Definition
Neutron stars or black holes
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Red giants can lead to what kind of a formation?
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planetary nebula
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A stellar nebula can lead to either a _________ or a __________.
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Average star or a massive star.
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Binary stars are ....
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... star systems that have two stars.
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Most stars are ...
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... main sequence stars.
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Give an example of a main sequence star.
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Our sun
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What are the characteristics of pulsars?
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They are rapidly rotating neutron stars which emit regular pulses and are highly magnetized.
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When fusion occurs in a star, what elements are formed?
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Mostly hydrogen as well as some helium
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What is the expected percentage of hydrogen and helium in stars?
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75% hydrogen and 25% helium
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What are star spectra?
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These are the light emissions given off by celestial objects such as stars.
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What can star spectra be used for?
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Spectra can help determine what elements a star is made of.
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A supernova is ...
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...when a large star collapses in a massive nuclear explosion.
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What are neblulae?
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This is a giant cloud of space dust that may someday form a star.
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What is a black hole?
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It is possibly a great amount of packed matter resulting from a supernova.
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What is a white dwarf?
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It is a star that may follow in the star life cycle after a planetary nebula.
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