Life of a Star
This spinning disk of gas and dust forms during the protostar stage of a star's life
Proplyd / protoplanetary disk
At the center of every atom is...
a nucleus
All planets and stars form out of this massive stellar object
a nebula
How many planets formed in our solar system?
8
What is Mr. R's favorite sports team?
Vikings
Our star, the Sun, is currently in what stage of a star's life?
Main sequence
The nucleus of an atom is made from protons and ...
Neutrons
The process through which matter collides, collects and grows into larger and larger particles is called...
Accretion
Planets with rocky, hard surfaces are known as ...
terrestrial planets
What is Ms. Stefan's hidden talent?
Singing
A stars life cycle and lifespan mostly depends on this physical characteristic
The stars mass
Large stars smash nuclei together in a process known as...
nuclear fusion
When a collection of matter in the proplyd is greater than 1 mile in size, we say it is ...
a planetesimal
mercury
venus
earth
mars
jupiter
saturn
uranus
neptune
at the beach
Heavy metals like silver and gold came from this stellar event
Supernova
These are the two most abundant elements in the universe
Hydrogen and Helium
Would it have been possible for a planet like Earth to form around the very first stars?
No, the heavy elements could only form after stars lived and died.
What are the 3 criteria an object must meet to be considered a planet by NASA?
1) Spherical
2) Influence over local orbit due to gravity
3) Orbit a star
Ms. Cyndi's favorite past time / hobby
Overlanding / travelling / camping
(Fancy car camping)
Scholars from this country observed and recorded the first supernova in human history.
China
What is the most abundant element in Earth's crust?
We can learn about the atmosphere of planets in our solar system by studying...
Their emission / absorption spectrum
What is the term for planets that form outside of our solar system?
Exoplanet
Ms Thoen favorite movie is?
Now and Then starring Christina Ricci