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The Life Cycle Of A Star (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'The Life Cycle Of A Star (physics Only)' from the broader topic Space Physics. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which process is responsible for producing elements heavier than iron during a supernova explosion?
What primarily causes a protostar to heat up during its formation?
Which nuclear process mainly provides energy in a typical main-sequence star like the Sun?
The Hertzsprung–Russell (H–R) diagram plots stars by luminosity versus surface temperature (or spectral type). Where are main-sequence stars located on this diagram?
What is produced in large amounts during a core-collapse supernova that is dispersed into the interstellar medium and contributes to later star and planet formation?
Which statement about white dwarfs is correct?
Which of the following best describes a planetary nebula?
Which property of a star most strongly determines its evolutionary path and final fate?
Why do more massive main-sequence stars have much shorter lifetimes than less massive ones?
A protostar becomes a main-sequence star when which of the following conditions is reached?
Which end state is most likely for a star with an initial mass similar to the Sun?