A Nova Is Caused by the Ignition of ____

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nova is caused by the ignition of ____.

• A) hydrogen fusion in material on the surface of a white dwarf
• B) carbon fusion in a white dwarf core
• C) helium fusion in the core of a massive red giant
• D) silicon fusion in the core of a high mass star
• E) iron fusion in the core of a high mass star

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Definitions:

Primary Sector

The sector of an economy involving the extraction and collection of natural resources, such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.

Secondary Sector

The part of the economy that is concerned with transforming raw materials into finished or semi-finished products, often referred to as the industrial sector.

Tribal Society

A form of society structured around family ties, with social organization typically based on clans or tribes.

Division of Labor

The separation of a work process into a number of tasks, with each task performed by a separate person or group, leading to increased efficiency.