What Do You Know About the STARS?

Welcome, stargazers and cosmic enthusiasts, to our star-studded trivia quiz! This 13-question journey will test your knowledge of the luminous celestial bodies that twinkle in our night sky. From the lifecycle stages of a star to the galactic mysteries that surround them, we'll explore various facets of astronomy. Whether you're an amateur astronomer or a seasoned space scholar, we hope this quiz ignites your curiosity and passion for the cosmos. So, ready your telescopes, aim for the stars, and let's embark on this stellar quiz!
 
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Which star is closest to the Earth?
Sirius
Vega
Betelgeuse
Alpha Centauri
 
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Which color indicates the hottest star?
Red
White
Blue
Yellow
 
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Which class of star is our sun?
Red Giant
G-type
Neutron Star
White Dwarf
 
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What is the approximate lifetime of a star the size of our sun?
1 billion years
20 billion years
5 billion years
10 billion years
 
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Which is the largest type of star?
White Dwarf
Hypergiant
Red Giant
Neutron Star
 
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What is a pulsar?
A star that changes brightness
A star in a binary system
A star that emits radio waves
A star that has exploded and collapsed
 
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Which element is primarily produced in the core of a main sequence star like our sun?
Oxygen
Helium
Iron
Hydrogen
 
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What causes a supernova?
The death of a large star
The death of a small star
The death of a medium-sized star
The birth of a new star
 
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How are neutron stars formed?
When a star consumes all of its nuclear fuel
When a star explodes as a supernova
When a star collapses into a black hole
When a star collides with another star
 
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Which star is also known as the North Star?
Betelgeuse
Polaris
Vega
Sirius
 
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What type of star is a white dwarf?
A dying star
A middle-aged star
A young star
An old star
 
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Which process provides the energy that makes stars shine?
Nuclear Fission
Gravitational Contraction
Combustion
Nuclear Fusion
 
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How are black holes formed?
hen two galaxies collide
When a star collides with a planet
When a star burns out all its fuel
From the remnants of a massive star after a supernova
 
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