If life is to develop on a planet, the planet must lie well outside its star's habitable zone, where water is in its icy form.

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This statement is actually false. In order for life to develop, a planet must lie within its star's habitable zone, where liquid water can exist on the planet's surface. Too close to the star and water would evaporate, too far and it would freeze.

If Life Is to Develop on a Planet, the Planet