Column A
1.
A recognizable pattern of stars is called a ______:
A recognizable pattern of stars is called a ______
2.
Stars are composed of this substance ,__________________ , that generates light and heat.:
Stars are composed of this substance ,__________________ , that generates light and heat.
3.
______ is the only portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that can be seen. Radio waves, microwaves, and X-rays are NOT examples of this.:
______ is the only portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that can be seen. Radio waves, microwaves, and X-rays are NOT examples of this.
4.
How bright a star is FROM EARTH is called ______ (However the brightness from a set distance is "Absolute"):
How bright a star is FROM EARTH is called ______ (However the brightness from a set distance is "Absolute")
5.
All matter in space emits __________.:
All matter in space emits __________.
6.
Astronomers study the pattern of dark lines given off by a star. This determines the stars chemical makeup/energy . This is called _________:
Astronomers study the pattern of dark lines given off by a star. This determines the stars chemical makeup/energy . This is called _________
7.
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram compares a stars brightness, or __________________, with its color and temperature.:
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram compares a stars brightness, or __________________, with its color and temperature.
8.
In a __________________ reaction, two atoms collide and bind together to make a new atom. Hydrogen + Hydrogen = Helium!:
In a __________________ reaction, two atoms collide and bind together to make a new atom. Hydrogen + Hydrogen = Helium!
9.
The smallest elements in the periodic table, hydrogen, helium, and lithium, are considered__________________.:
The smallest elements in the periodic table, hydrogen, helium, and lithium, are considered__________________.
10.
__________________ are produced in stars through nuclear fusion. EX: iron or uranium:
__________________ are produced in stars through nuclear fusion. EX: iron or uranium
11.
The beginning stage of a star, is known as __________________, are formed as hydrogen in a nebula spins faster and the temperature increases.:
The beginning stage of a star, is known as __________________, are formed as hydrogen in a nebula spins faster and the temperature increases.
12.
An average-sized star becomes a __________________ when it has used up all of its hydrogen elements.:
An average-sized star becomes a __________________ when it has used up all of its hydrogen elements.
13.
When a red giant’s core collapses, it sheds its outer layers known as a __________________:
When a red giant’s core collapses, it sheds its outer layers known as a __________________
14.
The inner core of a red giant, called a _______, eventually dims and cools and becomes a black dwarf.:
The inner core of a red giant, called a _______, eventually dims and cools and becomes a black dwarf.
15.
When a RED SUPERGIANT expels heavy elements into space, a ______________ occurs:
When a RED SUPERGIANT expels heavy elements into space, a ______________ occurs
16.
One result of a supernova can create a _____ where the gravity pulls all nearby matter and energy into its field:
One result of a supernova can create a _____ where the gravity pulls all nearby matter and energy into its field
17.
The general collection and clumping together of particles to form a single solid in space is called _____:
The general collection and clumping together of particles to form a single solid in space is called _____
18.
Our Sun is in its most stable part of its Life Cycle, which is known as the ____________.:
Our Sun is in its most stable part of its Life Cycle, which is known as the ____________.
19.
_________ are massive stars with a red appearance that have high luminosity. Our Sun will actually not become one of these because it is considered too small:
_________ are massive stars with a red appearance that have high luminosity. Our Sun will actually not become one of these because it is considered too small
Column B
a.White dwarf
b.Nuclear Fusion
c.Constellation
d.Plasma
e.Main Sequence
f.Visible Light Spectrum
g.Apparent Magnitude
h.Protostar
i.Luminosity
j.Light elements
k.Heavy elements
l.Black Hole
m.Electromagnetic radiation
n.Red Supergiants
o.Spectroscopy (and spectral lines)
p.Red Giant
q.Supernova
r.Planetary nebula
s.Accretion
Question 2 (1 point)
Put the LIFE CYCLE of Our Sun in order from From Start (TOP) to Finish (BOTTOM) ...
Feel free to practice with this review game first: LifeCyle Review
Question 1: Match the term with the definition or example
Column A
A recognizable pattern of stars is called a ______: c. Constellation
Stars are composed of this substance, _________________, that generates light and heat.: d. Plasma
______ is the only portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that can be seen. Radio waves, microwaves, and X-rays are NOT examples of this.: f. Visible Light Spectrum
How bright a star is FROM EARTH is called ______ (However the brightness from a set distance is "Absolute"): g. Apparent Magnitude
All matter in space emits __________.: m. Electromagnetic radiation
Astronomers study the pattern of dark lines given off by a star. This determines the star's chemical makeup/energy. This is called _________: o. Spectroscopy (and spectral lines)
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram compares a star's brightness, or __________________, with its color and temperature.: i. Luminosity
In a __________________ reaction, two atoms collide and bind together to make a new atom. Hydrogen + Hydrogen = Helium!: b. Nuclear Fusion
The smallest elements in the periodic table, hydrogen, helium, and lithium, are considered________________.: j. Light elements
_________________ are produced in stars through nuclear fusion. EX: iron or uranium: k. Heavy elements
The beginning stage of a star, is known as __________________, are formed as hydrogen in a nebula spins faster and the temperature increases.: h. Protostar
An average-sized star becomes a __________________ when it has used up all of its hydrogen elements.: p. Red Giant
When a red giant’s core collapses, it sheds its outer layers known as a __________________: r. Planetary nebula
The inner core of a red giant, called a _______, eventually dims and cools and becomes a black dwarf.: a. White dwarf
When a RED SUPERGIANT expels heavy elements into space, a ______________ occurs: q. Supernova
One result of a supernova can create a _____ where the gravity pulls all nearby matter and energy into its field: l. Black Hole
The general collection and clumping together of particles to form a single solid in space is called _____: s. Accretion
Our Sun is in its most stable part of its Life Cycle, which is known as the ____________: e. Main Sequence
_________ are massive stars with a red appearance that have high luminosity. Our Sun will actually not become one of these because it is considered too small: n. Red Supergiants
Question 2: Put the LIFE CYCLE of Our Sun in order from Start (TOP) to Finish (BOTTOM)
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