The presence of liquid water on Earth's surface is ____________.
A) unremarkable; many other bodies in the solar system have liquid water
B) unique within the solar system, but is an inherent feature of Earth that would be found regardless of the Earth-Sun distance
C) unique within the solar system; liquid water would not have developed had Earth been much closer to or farther from the Sun

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Earth's position in the habitable zone, where temperatures allow for liquid water, is crucial. If Earth were significantly closer or farther from the Sun, it might not support liquid water.

The Presence of Liquid Water on Earth's Surface Is ____________