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Which describes redshifts? Check all that apply.

A
The light source and observer move closer together.
B
Observed light shifts to a longer wavelength.
C
They indicate receding galaxies.
D
Observed light shifts to a shorter wavelength.
E
The light source and observer move farther apart.
F
They indicate approaching galaxies.
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The chart shows characteristics of stars.Sirius is a blue-white star with a surface temperature of about 9800 K.What is most likely the mass of Sirius?

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1.0 solar mass
B
1.4 solar mass
C
2.0 solar mass
D
12 solar mass
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Bethany and Joquin are discussing theories about the universe. Bethany believes that since the beginning of the universe, galaxies have been moving, and will continue to move, toward Earth. Joquin argues that galaxies have been moving away from Earth.

A
nucleosynthesis
B
cosmic microwave background radiation
C
composition of stars
D
redshift
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Which occurred before nucleosynthesis began? Check all that apply.

A
universe became transparent
B
quarks started to form
C
inflationary expansion occurred
D
electrons started to form
E
stars were born
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The Hertzsprung-Russel diagram is used to show the relationship between which two characteristics of stars?

A
luminosity and temperature
B
mass and luminosity
C
temperature and mass
D
mass and color
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After the supernova in a star’s life cycle, what else is formed in addition to a nebula?

A
red giant or protostar
B
neutron star or red giant
C
protostar or black hole
D
black hole or neutron star
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Scientists discovered that stars in the universe are mostly composed of which elements?

A
hydrogen and helium
B
hydrogen and oxygen
C
oxygen and nitrogen
D
helium and nitrogen
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Victor drew a diagram to show the life cycle of a low-mass star.

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A
red supergiant
B
black hole
C
white dwarf
D
supernova

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