Prelims 2015 · Science and Technology · Question 45
The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
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search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
- (a) Goldilocks Zone does not mean a habitable layer above Earth’s surface. It refers to a planetary orbit range around a star. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (b) It has no connection with shale gas regions inside the Earth. That is a geology/energy term, not Goldilocks Zone. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (c) The Goldilocks Zone means the habitable zone around a star where conditions may be “just right” for liquid water, so it is used in the search for Earth-like exoplanets. Verdict: Correct.
- (d) It is unrelated to meteorites containing precious metals. Verdict: Incorrect.
Answer: (c)