1.) In the grid system used to map locations on Earth's surface, lines parallel to the Equator and go in the direction of east and west are called? * O a. latitudinal lines b. geometric lines. O c c. barometric lines. O d. longitudinal lines

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.