The infantry avoided the open fields because reconnaissance reported multiple kill zones ahead.

The disaster response plan designates specific zones of action for search-and-rescue teams to avoid overlapping efforts.

The planning board adopted cluster zoning to allow homes to be grouped on smaller lots while preserving shared open space and maintaining the area's average density.

People often stay within their comfort zones even when growth requires taking risks.

During the storm, the captain warned the crew to avoid the coastal danger zones marked on the map.

The council established buffer zones around the wetland to protect wildlife.

Scientists warned that expanding dead zones in coastal waters threaten marine life and local fisheries.

The relief team mapped several drop zones where supplies could be parachuted to stranded villagers.

Many migratory birds depend on the seasonal resources of temperate zones during their long journeys.

The city updated its seismic zoning after incorporating the latest data on fault lines and historical tremor frequencies.