4
QuizMultiple Choice

The H-R Diagram — Quiz

Question 4 • Earth and Space Science

Higher-mass stars burn fuel more quickly than lower-mass stars. Based on this trend, which statement is correct?

Answer
A
All stars live for the same amount of time.
B
A 1-solar mass star (like the Sun) will remain on the main sequence for billions of years.
C
Lower-mass stars fuse hydrogen faster than high-mass stars.
D
A 10-solar mass star will live longer than a 1-solar mass star (like the Sun).

Explanation

Higher-mass stars use up their fuel more quickly, so they spend less time on the main sequence than lower-mass stars. A 1-solar-mass star like the Sun remains on the main sequence for billions of years, making B correct. The other choices either say all stars live equally long or reverse the relationship between mass and fuel use.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next