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What is the habitable zone?

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An area that is just the right distance from the sun, or other star, that it is not too hot or too cold to support life.

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Which planet is most likely to support life?

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Planet C.

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What is gravitational pull?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting their orbits.

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Which planet has an average temperature of -145 degrees Celsius?

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Jupiter.

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What is the significance of a planet's distance from its star?

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It determines whether the planet is in the habitable zone, affecting its ability to support life.

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Which planet is least likely to have conditions necessary to support life?

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Mercury.

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What does it mean for a planet to have a high volume compared to Earth?

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It indicates that the planet is much larger, which can affect its atmosphere and potential for life.

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What is the role of moons in a planet's ecosystem?

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Moons can influence a planet's tides and climate, which may affect its ability to support life.

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How does temperature affect the possibility of life on a planet?

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Extreme temperatures can make it impossible for life as we know it to exist.

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What is the relationship between a planet's orbit and its star?

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The orbit determines how much gravitational pull the star has on the planet, affecting its climate and potential for life.