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What characteristics define a star?
What characteristics define a star?
- Shape and age
- Speed and distance traveled
- Brightness and color (correct)
- Atmospheric composition and rotation speed
Which factor does NOT affect the brightness of a star?
Which factor does NOT affect the brightness of a star?
- Mass (correct)
- Size
- Temperature
- Distance from Earth
What is the main reason low mass stars survive for billions of years?
What is the main reason low mass stars survive for billions of years?
- They are closer to Earth
- They have less gravity
- They undergo fusion reactions at a slower rate (correct)
- They are cooler in temperature
Why do stars appear to have different colors?
Why do stars appear to have different colors?
What is the estimated number of stars in our galaxy?
What is the estimated number of stars in our galaxy?
Which astronomical event causes the death of high mass stars?
Which astronomical event causes the death of high mass stars?
'Constellations are groups of stars that form imaginary patterns' - What allows us to see different constellations at different times of the year?
'Constellations are groups of stars that form imaginary patterns' - What allows us to see different constellations at different times of the year?
'Zodiac signs are based on 12 specific constellations' - Why do constellations appear to move across the night sky?
'Zodiac signs are based on 12 specific constellations' - Why do constellations appear to move across the night sky?
What is the primary reason for the differences in brightness among stars?
What is the primary reason for the differences in brightness among stars?
Which of the following statements about nebulae is correct?
Which of the following statements about nebulae is correct?
If the surface temperature of a star increases, how does its color change?
If the surface temperature of a star increases, how does its color change?
What is the primary reason for the apparent movement of constellations across the night sky?
What is the primary reason for the apparent movement of constellations across the night sky?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines a star's mass?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines a star's mass?
What is the primary reason for the recognition of 88 constellations by the International Astronomical Union?
What is the primary reason for the recognition of 88 constellations by the International Astronomical Union?
Which of the following statements about the Milky Way galaxy is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Milky Way galaxy is correct?
What is the primary reason for the differences in the lifetimes of stars?
What is the primary reason for the differences in the lifetimes of stars?
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Study Notes
- Lesson for grade 9 science quarter 3 focuses on constellations and stars
- Stars are powerful balls of flaming gases that emit electromagnetic waves
- There are approximately 400 billion stars in our galaxy and 170 million galaxies
- The sun is a medium-sized star, 150 million kilometers away from Earth
- A star is defined by characteristics like brightness, color, surface temperature, size, and mass
- The brightness of a star depends on size, temperature, and distance from Earth
- Star color indicates surface temperature, ranging from red (coolest) to blue (hottest)
- Stars can be the same size as our sun or much larger
- Low mass stars survive for billions of years, high mass stars die in a supernova explosion
- All stars are believed to come from huge clouds of gas and dust called nebulae
- Constellations are groups of stars that form imaginary patterns
- Constellations have names from various cultures and civilizations
- Different constellations are visible at different times of the year due to Earth's revolution
- There are 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomy Union
- Zodiac signs are based on 12 specific constellations
- Constellations appear to move across the night sky due to Earth's rotation
- Examples of constellations include Scorpius (scorpion), Virgo (maiden), and Pegasus (winged horse)
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