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Characteristics of Nebulae

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What is a nebula?

  1. A large cloud of gas and dust in space

  2. A star that is about to explode

  3. A black hole

  4. A planet that is far away from the Sun

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust in space. It is made up of hydrogen, helium, and other elements.

What are the different types of nebulae?

  1. Emission nebulae, reflection nebulae, and dark nebulae

  2. Planetary nebulae, supernova remnants, and H II regions

  3. All of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are three main types of nebulae: emission nebulae, reflection nebulae, and dark nebulae. Planetary nebulae, supernova remnants, and H II regions are also types of nebulae.

What is an emission nebula?

  1. A nebula that emits light

  2. A nebula that reflects light

  3. A nebula that absorbs light

  4. A nebula that does not emit, reflect, or absorb light

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An emission nebula is a nebula that emits light. This light is caused by the ionization of hydrogen gas by ultraviolet radiation from nearby stars.

What is a reflection nebula?

  1. A nebula that emits light

  2. A nebula that reflects light

  3. A nebula that absorbs light

  4. A nebula that does not emit, reflect, or absorb light

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A reflection nebula is a nebula that reflects light from nearby stars. The light is scattered by dust particles in the nebula.

What is a dark nebula?

  1. A nebula that emits light

  2. A nebula that reflects light

  3. A nebula that absorbs light

  4. A nebula that does not emit, reflect, or absorb light

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A dark nebula is a nebula that absorbs light. This light is absorbed by dust particles in the nebula.

What is a planetary nebula?

  1. A nebula that is shaped like a planet

  2. A nebula that is formed by the death of a star

  3. A nebula that is located near a planet

  4. A nebula that is made up of planets

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A planetary nebula is a nebula that is formed by the death of a star. When a star dies, it expels its outer layers of gas and dust. These layers of gas and dust form a planetary nebula.

What is a supernova remnant?

  1. A nebula that is formed by the explosion of a star

  2. A nebula that is located near a supernova

  3. A nebula that is made up of supernovae

  4. A nebula that does not contain any supernovae

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A supernova remnant is a nebula that is formed by the explosion of a star. When a star explodes, it expels its outer layers of gas and dust. These layers of gas and dust form a supernova remnant.

What is an H II region?

  1. A nebula that is made up of hydrogen gas

  2. A nebula that is located near a star

  3. A nebula that is formed by the ionization of hydrogen gas

  4. A nebula that does not contain any hydrogen gas

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An H II region is a nebula that is formed by the ionization of hydrogen gas. This ionization is caused by ultraviolet radiation from nearby stars.

What is the largest nebula in the Milky Way?

  1. The Orion Nebula

  2. The Tarantula Nebula

  3. The Carina Nebula

  4. The Eagle Nebula

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tarantula Nebula is the largest nebula in the Milky Way. It is located in the constellation of Dorado.

What is the closest nebula to Earth?

  1. The Orion Nebula

  2. The Tarantula Nebula

  3. The Carina Nebula

  4. The Eagle Nebula

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Orion Nebula is the closest nebula to Earth. It is located in the constellation of Orion.

What is the most famous nebula?

  1. The Orion Nebula

  2. The Tarantula Nebula

  3. The Carina Nebula

  4. The Eagle Nebula

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Orion Nebula is the most famous nebula. It is located in the constellation of Orion and is visible to the naked eye.

What is the composition of a nebula?

  1. Hydrogen, helium, and other elements

  2. Dust and gas

  3. All of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A nebula is composed of hydrogen, helium, and other elements, as well as dust and gas.

What is the temperature of a nebula?

  1. Very hot

  2. Very cold

  3. Somewhere in between

  4. It depends on the type of nebula

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The temperature of a nebula can vary depending on the type of nebula. Emission nebulae are typically hotter than reflection nebulae and dark nebulae.

What is the density of a nebula?

  1. Very dense

  2. Very sparse

  3. Somewhere in between

  4. It depends on the type of nebula

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The density of a nebula can vary depending on the type of nebula. Emission nebulae are typically denser than reflection nebulae and dark nebulae.

What is the size of a nebula?

  1. Very small

  2. Very large

  3. Somewhere in between

  4. It depends on the type of nebula

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The size of a nebula can vary depending on the type of nebula. Planetary nebulae are typically smaller than supernova remnants and H II regions.

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