Deck 60: Overview of Stellar Evolution

Question 1

Stars that pulsate in and out are called ______.

A) protostars
B) protoplanets
C) variable stars
D) pulsating clouds

Answer 1

variable stars

Question 2

A cloud of ejected gas surrounding a dying star is called a ______.

A) planetary nebula
B) star cloud
C) reflection nebula
D) absorption nebula

Answer 2

planetary nebula

Question 3

The proper sequence of stages in the life of a star is

A) red giant, protostar, main sequence.
B) protostar, red giant, main sequence.
C) red giant, main sequence, protostar.
D) protostar, main sequence, red giant.

Answer 3

protostar, main sequence, red giant.

Question 4

A high mass star will die in a large explosion called a ______.

Question 5

The remnant of the most massive stars will be ______ .

Question 6

Our sun will die as a white dwarf.

Question 7

Stellar computer models help us trace a star's life from birth to death.