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Fair Zone: Portion of lane between the FOUL-LINE and the LOB-LINE.

Radar Zone Of Influence: The area outside the main power beam or outside the beam width.

Plant Hardiness Zones: The USDA has divided North America into 11 hardiness zones based on average annual minimum temperatures. Horticulturalists and nurseries rate plants by their hardiness: the hardiness zone ma . . . View Full Definition

Photic Zone: The layer of the ocean that is penetrated by sunlight; extends to a depth of about 200 meters.

Ozone Layer: An atmospheric layer that contains a high proportion of oxygen that exists as ozone. It acts as a filtering mechanism against incoming ultraviolet radiation. It is located between the tropos . . . View Full Definition

Pelagic Zone: One of the two basic subdivisions of the marine biome; consists of the water above the sea fioor and its organisms.

Red Zone: The imaginary area between the defense's 20-yard line and its goal line from which the offense is most likely to score points.

Relative Fair Market Value Method: A way of allocating a lump-sum or 'basket' purchase price to the individual assets acquired based on their respective market values.

Special Studies Zone: A specific area where an investigation is taking place regarding seismic or geologic considerations.

Strike Zone: Target area on either side of HEADPIN.