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Origin and Evolution of the Universe — Quiz Answers

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Which label belongs in the area marked X?

A
black hole
B
white dwarf
C
red supergiant
D
supernova
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Which labels belong in the areas marked X, Y, and Z?

A
X: It begins in a nebula. Y: Nuclear fusion forms hydrogen in the main sequence star. Z: A protostar is part of the cycle.
B
X: A protostar is part of the cycle. Y: It begins in a nebula. Z: nuclear fusion forms hydrogen in the main sequence star.
C
X: A white dwarf is part of the cycle. Y: Nuclear fusion forms hydrogen in the main sequence star. Z: A supernova is part of the cycle.
D
X: Nuclear fusion forms hydrogen in the main sequence star. Y: A white dwarf is part of the cycle. Z: A supernova is part of the cycle.
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Sirius is a blue-white star with a surface temperature of about 9800 cap k What is most likely the mass of Sirius?

A
2 point 0 solar mass
B
1 point 0 solar mass
C
12 solar mass
D
1 point 4 solar mass
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Which conclusion is best supported by Daniel’s observations and discoveries?

A
Star X is more luminous than star Z, but not star Y.
B
Star Z is more luminous than star Y.
C
Star X is more luminous than both stars Y and Z.
D
Star Y is more luminous than star X.
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Scientists discovered that stars in the universe are mostly composed of which elements?

A
helium and nitrogen
B
hydrogen and oxygen
C
oxygen and nitrogen
D
hydrogen and helium
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Scientists discovered that stars in the universe are mostly composed of which elements?

A
helium and nitrogen
B
hydrogen and oxygen
C
oxygen and nitrogen
D
hydrogen and helium
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Which best describes Kathy’s error?

A
Protons formed first, then neutrons formed at 100 s .
B
Quarks and electrons formed at 10 to the negative 35 power s , not 10 to the negative 10 power s .
C
Hydrogen and helium were created at 3000 s , before nebulae formed.
D
Nebulae formed around 10 to the 9th power y after hydrogen and helium formed.

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