What Does "Habitable Zone Around a Star" Mean in the Current

question 38

Multiple Choice

What does "habitable zone around a star" mean in the current framework of the search for exoplanets?

• A) the region around the star where the inhabitants of nearby planetary systems can safely visit
• B) the region around the star where planetary temperatures would not be too hot or too cold for liquid water to exist
• C) the region around the star where planets have icy moons
• D) the region around the star where planets can form an atmosphere
• E) the region around the star where intelligent civilizations are not exposed to harmful doses of radiation

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing child, from eight weeks after conception until birth.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically measured in beats per minute (BPM), indicating cardiovascular health and physical condition.

Preterm

Preterm refers to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, who often face increased risks of health issues and developmental delays compared to full-term infants.

Conception

The process of fertilization where a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, marking the beginning of pregnancy.