dead zone

Definitions

1. 1

   An area with no life.

2. 2

   An area of the ocean where oxygen levels are too low to support life, especially as a…

   An area of the ocean where oxygen levels are too low to support life, especially as a result of pollution.

   • Planet Earth Research this year discovered that humans have created at least 50 ‘dead zones’ (zones where there is no oxygen) in the sea through pollution, and have extinguished other species at 1,000 times the natural rate in evolution.
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   A region where mobile phones do not operate because there is no base station or repeater…

   A region where mobile phones do not operate because there is no base station or repeater nearby.

   • When you are in a dead zone, most of your call drops or your phone doesn't work at all.
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      The part of the field where a player is on their opponent's side of the field but kicking…

      The part of the field where a player is on their opponent's side of the field but kicking a field goal would probably be unsuccessful and punting the ball would not dramatically change field position.

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      An area near a fortification that is relatively sheltered from defending fire because…

      An area near a fortification that is relatively sheltered from defending fire because direct fire from other parts of the walls cannot be directed around a curved wall.

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      A region within the player's viewpoint that is less sensitive to small movements, aiding…

      A region within the player's viewpoint that is less sensitive to small movements, aiding accurate firing of weapons etc.

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