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Causes of Star Formation

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BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 2.3 ACTIVITY CAUSES OF STAR FORMATION 1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Causes of Star Formation”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeIdentifying the causes of star formation will help you understand how stars increased complexity in the Universe.Process 1.As you look at the slideshow “How Stars Form”, answer the following questions:•In your own words, what’s the definition of a star?•How did stars add complexity to the early Universe?
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 2.3 ACTIVITY CAUSES OF STAR FORMATION 22.Using the information in the slideshow, list the causes of star formation in the table below. Then, decide if each cause could be classified as long term or short term. Causes of star formationCircle oneTriggering eventLong termShort termLong termShort termLong termShort termLong termShort term3.Put a star () next to the cause that you think is the triggering event—in other words, the cause that was closest in time to the formation of a star.4.Share how you’ve categorized your causes with a partner or the class.