The figure shows four planets W, X, Y and Z (drawn to scale) and the habitable zone around the Sun in a simple model. (a) Which planet lies inside the habitable zone? (b) What would happen to surface water on planet W and on planet Z? (c) Why is it important that the habitable zone is neither too close nor too far from the Sun?

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