In general, how does the size and location of a star's habitable zone depend on the star's mass?
A)The smaller (less massive)the star, the smaller and the closer- in the habitable zone.
B)The smaller (less massive)the star, the larger and the closer- in the habitable zone.
C)The smaller (less massive)the star, the larger and the farther- out the habitable zone.
D)The habitable zone is always about the same size, but its location moves inward for smaller stars.

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The size of a star's habitable zone depends on its mass, with less massive stars having a smaller habitable zone that is closer-in to the star. This is because less massive stars are cooler and dimmer, so their habitable zones must be closer-in to keep a suitable temperature for liquid water.

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