A Star in Which Light Cannot Escape Because of the Immense

question 69

Multiple Choice

A star in which light cannot escape because of the immense gravitational pull at its surface is called a ________.

• A) black hole
• B) main-sequence star
• C) red giant
• D) white dwarf

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Definitions:

Darker Lava

Typically refers to basalt, which is a dark-colored volcanic rock that results from the cooling of magnesium and iron-rich lava.

Pillow Basalts

Formations typically found underwater, created when lava cools rapidly, forming a distinctive pillow-shaped structure.

Basaltic Lava

A type of lava that is low in silica content, highly fluid, and originates from the partial melting of the upper mantle.

Lava Fountains

Explosive volcanic eruptions that eject lava high into the air in a spectacular display, often from a single vent or fissure.