The area in which a planet is at the right distance having ideal temperature from a star is known as _________.

Goldilocks zone

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Habitable zone

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Living zone

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Both (A) and (B)

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Solution

The correct option is C Both (A) and (B)
A habitable zone (HZ) in astronomy is a region of space where conditions are best for life to form as on Earth. Planets in these areas are the most likely to have extraterrestrial life. The habitable zone may also be called the "life zone", "comfort zone", "green belt" or "Goldilocks zone".

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