How were stars bornf

Stars are born within the clouds of dust and scattered throughout most galaxies. ... Turbulence deep within these clouds gives rise to knots with sufficient mass that the gas and dust can begin to collapse under its own gravitational attraction. As the cloud collapses, the material at the center begins to heat up.

productive most commonly means: achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

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productive can also mean:

producing or giving rise torelating to or engaged in the production of goods, crops, or other commodities.

these depend on how the word productive is used. most likely productive will mean   achieving or producing a significant amount or result.