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The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

(a)

the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth

(b)

regions inside the Earth where shale gas is available

(c)

searh for the Earth-like planets in outer space

(d)

search for meteorites containing precious metals

Answer:

(c)

CA

Explanation

In astronomy and astrobiology, the circumstellar habitable zone (CHZ), or simply the habitable zone (Goldilocks Zone), is the region around a star within which planetary-mass objects with sufficient atmospheric pressure can support liquid water at their surfaces. Researchers are finding that life can thrive in some unexpected places.Tikdam: Goldilock story/principle – just the right amount, obviously A where just the right amount of everything possible for habitation is present