UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·science-and-technology·space

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

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  1. Athe limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth
  2. Bregions inside the Earth where shale gas is available
  3. Csearch for the Earth-like planets in outer spaceCorrect
  4. Dsearch for meteorites containing precious metals

Explanation

The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is frequently used in astrophysics and exoplanetary science. It refers to the habitable zone around a star where conditions are 'just right' for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface. This means the planet is neither too close to its star (where water would evaporate) nor too far (where water would freeze). Liquid water is considered a fundamental requirement for life as we know it. Therefore, the concept of the Goldilocks Zone is central to the ongoing search for Earth-like planets in outer space that could potentially harbor extraterrestrial life.
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