Question

Match the term to its description.

Match
Term
Definition

Dwarfs
A) Very bright, massive stars with relatively low temperatures

Giants
B) Very bright, extremely massive stars with varying temperatures

Main sequence stars
C) Stars in the main part of their life cycle

Supergiants
D) Dead stars that shine with the last of their thermal energy

Answer 1

Dwarfs D Dead stars that shine with the last of their thermal energy

Giants A Very bright, massive stars with relatively low temperatures

Main sequence stars C Stars in the main part of their life cycle

Super giants B Very bright, extremely massive stars with varying temperatures

Explanation:

Sun is an example of the main sequence star. The star stops contracting during this stage and will be releasing its energy for about 10 billion years. Dwarf stage is the stage which is close to the end of the life of a star.

Giants shine with decreasing brightness and are at low temperatures Supergiants are very massive and at the same time they are very luminous , having a varying temperature range.

Answer 2

Dwarfs: Dead stars that shine with the last of their thermal energy.

Giants: Very bright, massive stars with relatively low temperatures.

Main sequence stars: Stars in the main part of their life cycle.

Super giants: Very bright, extremely massive stars with varying temperatures.