If an animal leaves a footprint in soft mud, what type of fossil may be made?

a mold fossil
cast fossil
amber fossil
trace fossil

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.