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Name:______________________________
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Which is longer one light year or one calendar year?
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B
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D
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galactic cluster
supernova
nebula
nova
Term that describes the brightness of a star as compared to the brightness of the Sun
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B
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D
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supernova
nova
exoplanet
neutron star
The Milky Way was once thought to be a(n) __________.
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B
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D
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greater in mass; smaller
whiter; cooler
fainter; hotter
brighter; smaller
What is the most common “temporary star”?
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B
C
D
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calendar year
light year
neither
they are the same
White dwarfs are __________ than the Sun, but __________.
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B
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D
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Date:_______________________________
Magnitude
Apparent magnitude
Luminosity
Absolute magnitude
A giant star, with five to eight times the mass of the Sun or more
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B
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Red giant
White giant
Blue giant
Purple giant
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Extremely dense stars that are formed when the core of a massive star undergoes
gravitational collapse at the end of its life
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B
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D
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A theoretical massive object, formed at the beginning of the universe or by the
gravitational collapse of a star exploding as a supernova, whose gravitational field is so
intense that no electromagnetic radiation can escape
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B
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D
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Double stars
Star clusters
Parsec
Neutron stars
Galaxy distinguished by its distinct nucleus with one or more spiral arms
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B
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Black hole
Galaxy
White dwarf
Habitable zone
A large group of stars, drawn together due to gravitational attraction
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B
C
D
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Star clusters
Neutron star
Binaries
Double star
Irregular galaxy
Ellipsoidal galaxy
Spiral galaxy
Extraterrestrial galaxy
What is/are the determining factor(s) in what kind of a star will develop in a region of
space?
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B
C
D
The
The
The
The
instability in the magnetic flux of space at that point.
amount of gas and dust that is available.
speed of rotation of the dust cloud
distance of the star from the center of the galaxy
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Why are most of the stars in the center of the Milky Way invisible to us on Earth?
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B
C
D
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What diagram is used by astronomers to group stars according to their color and their
magnitude or stellar brightness?
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B
C
D
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Large, dim, small, bright
Small, dim, large, bright
Small, bright, large, dim
Large, bright, small, dim
What is the closest star to the Earth?
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B
C
D
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Outside of the Milky Way, in the Magellanic Cloud.
In regions where there is little dust and gas.
In the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy.
In regions where there is a great deal of dust and gas.
In general, blue stars are ______ and ______ while red stars are ________ and
__________.
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B
C
D
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Spectrum-luminosity diagrams
Main sequence diagrams
Apparent magnitude diagrams
Absolute magnitude diagrams
Where are Population I stars located?
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B
C
D
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Because a black hole in the center of the galaxy prevents their light from
escaping
Because of the amount of gas and dust in the way
They aren't invisible. They can be clearly seen with a telescope.
None of the above
Alpha Centauri
Arcturus
The Sun
Proxima Centauri
Which of the following is NOT a type of nebula?
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B
C
D
Bright nebula
Dark nebula
These are all types of nebula
None of these are types of nebula
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The Milky Way Galaxy is a(n)
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B
C
D
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Irregular galaxy
Ellipsoidal galaxy
Spiral galaxy
Extraterrestrial galaxy
Which of the following is NOT one of the kinds of nebulae observable in the visible light spectrum?
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B
C
D
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Bright Nebula
Planetary Nebula
Dark Nebula
Globular Nebula
What are the leading indicators used to determine what kind of star will be "born?"
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B
C
D
The position and temperature of other nearby stars in the universe.
Thermonuclear fusion products drawn from other stars.
Gravitational attraction of nearby stars.
Amount of gases and cosmic dust which it gathers in formative stages.
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