The evolution of a star is controlled mostly by its
A) initial mass.
B) location in the galaxy.
C) surface temperature.
D) chemical composition.

Name: The evolution of a star is controlled mostly by its A) initial mass. B) location in the galaxy. C) surface temperature. D) chemical composition.
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The initial mass of a star determines its gravitational pull, its nuclear fuel, its luminosity, its size, and its ending fate. All other factors are secondary and are consequences of the star's mass.

The Evolution of a Star Is Controlled Mostly by Its