VALIDATION #2 VALIDATION #2

Physical Science 11/12 Quarter 3, Week 1 Physical Science 11/12 Quarter 3, Week 1

Name: ____________ Yr.&Sec. ___________ Name: ____________ Yr.&Sec. ___________

Test I. Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best Test I. Multiple Choice. Circle the letter of the best
answer. answer.
1. The second most abundant element in the 1. The second most abundant element in the
universe is _____. universe is _____.
a. C b. H c.He d. O a. C b. H c.He d. O
2. It refers to the cloud of gas and dust particle in 2. It refers to the cloud of gas and dust particle in
outer space. outer space.
a. Protostar c. Nebula a. Protostar c. Nebula
b. Red giant d. Neutron Star b. Red giant d. Neutron Star
3. What will happen if a low massive main 3. What will happen if a low massive main
sequence star runs out of hydrogen? sequence star runs out of hydrogen?
a. It will form a red super giant star a. It will form a red super giant star
b. It will form a red giant star b. It will form a red giant star
c. It will form a black hole c. It will form a black hole
d. It will explode as super nova d. It will explode as super nova
4. Why is it impossible for any matter such as light 4. Why is it impossible for any matter such as light
and radiation to escape from a black hole and radiation to escape from a black hole
a. Because the gravity is too strong a. Because the gravity is too strong
b. Because of the electromagnetic force b. Because of the electromagnetic force
c. Because of the weak gravitational pull c. Because of the weak gravitational pull
d. Because of the lunar force d. Because of the lunar force
5. Why do you think massive star has a shorter life 5. Why do you think massive star has a shorter life
span than average star? span than average star?
a. Because it cools and expands faster than an a. Because it cools and expands faster than an
average star. average star.
b. Because it cools and expands slower than an b. Because it cools and expands slower than an
average star. average star.
c. Because it cools and shrinks faster than an c. Because it cools and shrinks faster than an
average star. average star.
d. Because it cools and shrinks slower than an d. Because it cools and shrinks slower than an
average star. average star.
6. When does a red giant star enter the stage of 6. When does a red giant star enter the stage of
becoming a white dwarf? becoming a white dwarf?
a. When the oxygen fusion stops a. When the oxygen fusion stops
b. When the iron fusion stops b. When the iron fusion stops
c. When carbon fusion is not possible c. When carbon fusion is not possible
d. When neon fusion is not possible d. When neon fusion is not possible
7. When does a massive star enter the stage of 7. When does a massive star enter the stage of
becoming supernova? becoming supernova?
a. When the chromium fusion stops a. When the chromium fusion stops
b. When the silicon fusion stops b. When the silicon fusion stops
c. When the star has burned all its oxygen c. When the star has burned all its oxygen
d. When the star has used up all its hydrogen d. When the star has used up all its hydrogen
fuel. fuel.
8. When hydrogen fuses via proton-proton chain 8. When hydrogen fuses via proton-proton chain
reaction, what elements would be formed? reaction, what elements would be formed?
a. C b. H c.He d. O a.C b. H c.He d. O
9. When does nuclear reaction begins? 9. When does nuclear reaction begins?
a. Core temperature of 10 million K a. Core temperature of 10 million K
b. Core temperature of 9 million K b. Core temperature of 9 million K
c. Core temperature of 8 million K c. Core temperature of 8 million K
d. Core temperature of 7million K d. Core temperature of 7million K
 10..Main sequence star starts to form when _____. 10..Main sequence star starts to form when _____.
a. When nuclear fusion occurs at the core of a. When nuclear fusion occurs at the core of
the star. the star.
b. Begins to contract, glow and become stable b. Begins to contract, glow and become stable
c. Hydrogen is converted into helium c. Hydrogen is converted into helium
d. All of the above d. All of the above
11. Which of the following is TRUE about Black 11. Which of the following is TRUE about Black
Dwarf Dwarf
a. Region in space where gravity is too strong a. Region in space where gravity is too strong
b. Smallest star b. Smallest star
c. Lagest star c. Lagest star
d. No longer emits light and heat d. No longer emits light and heat
12. In the evolution of star, why is there no elements 12. In the evolution of star, why is there no elements
formed heavier than iron? formed heavier than iron?
a. Because two iron nuclei requires an input of a. Because two iron nuclei requires an input of
energy. energy.
b. Because only iron is formed in the process b. Because only iron is formed in the process
c. Because two iron nuclei requires an output c. Because two iron nuclei requires an output of
of energy. energy.
d. Because two iron nuclei releases energy. d. Because two iron nuclei releases energy.
13. The word stellar means ______. 13. The word stellar means ______.
a. moon c. star a. moon c. star
b. planet d. universe b. planet d. universe
14. What is the correct sequence of star formation in 14. What is the correct sequence of star formation in
an average star? an average star?
a. White dwarf, black dwarf, Red Giant a. White dwarf, black dwarf, Red Giant
b. Red Giant, Black dwarf, White dwarf b. Red Giant, Black dwarf, White dwarf
c. White Dwarf, Red giant, Black Dwarf c. White Dwarf, Red giant, Black Dwarf
d. Red Giant, White Dwarf, Black Dwarf d. Red Giant, White Dwarf, Black Dwarf
15. All of the following are stages undergone by a 15. All of the following are stages undergone by a
massive stars EXCEPT: massive stars EXCEPT:
a. Main sequence star a. Main sequence star
b. Red giant star b. Red giant star
c. Red super giant star c. Red super giant star
d. Supernova d. Supernova

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