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The Life and Death of Stars

Question 3 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

The composition of stars can be determined by examining their colors.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

A star’s color mainly indicates its surface temperature: blue stars are hotter, while red stars are cooler. Astronomers determine a star’s composition by studying its spectrum, which shows distinctive patterns of light absorbed or emitted by different elements. So the statement is false; the matching choice is F.

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