Sentences with phrase «straight geometric lines»

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«If we could shrink ourselves to the atomic scale,» writes zoologist Richard Dawkins in The Blind Watchmaker, «we would see almost endless rows of atoms stretching to the horizon in straight lines» galleries of geometric repetition.»

New research suggests the great apes keep a geometric mental map of their home range, moving from point to point in nearly straight lines.

Tracktable then calculates geometric features, such as the number of 90 - degree turns an aircraft flew or the length of a straight line.

Houston combines a flat, viscose weave with a finely stitched leather overlay that engages a straight - lined geometric design.

The lines, and if details existed, were straight and geometric.

Geometric and floral motifs were a winning effect for this collection, curves and straight lines balancing each other and even appearing as flat metallic floral jewellery.

objectives include: Year 6 objectives • solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation up to 3 decimal places where appropriate • use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal notation to up to 3 decimal places • convert between miles and kilometres • recognise that shapes with the same areas can have different perimeters and vice versa • recognise when it is possible to use formulae for area and volume of shapes • calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles • calculate, estimate and compare volume of cubes and cuboids using standard units, including cubic centimetres (cm ³) and cubic metres (m ³), and extending to other units [for example, mm ³ and km ³] • express missing number problems algebraically • find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with 2 unknowns • enumerate possibilities of combinations of 2 variables • draw 2 - D shapes using given dimensions and angles • recognise, describe and build simple 3 - D shapes, including making nets • compare and classify geometric shapes based on their properties and sizes and find unknown angles in any triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons • illustrate and name parts of circles, including radius, diameter and circumference and know that the diameter is twice the radius • recognise angles where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertically opposite, and find missing angles • describe positions on the full coordinate grid (all 4 quadrants) • draw and translate simple shapes on the coordinate plane, and reflect them in the axes • interpret and construct pie charts and line graphs and use these to solve problems • calculate and interpret the mean as an average • read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10,000,000 and determine the value of each digit • round any whole number to a required degree of accuracy and more!

Skills included are: Solving quadratic equations, Difference of two squares, Equation of a straight line, Simultaneous equations, Geometric progressions.

Inside, the Kia Stonic displays a European - flavored dashboard with straight lines, smooth surfaces, and geometric design forms.

Since some early geometry books fudge on the illustrations, it's a pleasure to find one in which the straight lines are actually straight and the geometric figures are exact and helpfully labeled.

I love how straight lines and geometric forms dissolve into more undefined shapes.

Continuous or broken, curved or straight, free - floating or geometric, lines can define boundaries, divide spaces, create light and shade, or be used for communication.

Favouring geometric shapes (here, straight lines plotted within a square and drawn on the wall in lead pencil), LeWitt established a system based on the repetition of simple shapes.

Theo Lopez is a French artist whose pieces are formed of curved random writing and gestures that are subsequently structured with straight lines and geometric shapes.

The 50 - work show also comes at a time when the artist appears to be moving away from her signature bouquets toward compositions that feature more geometric shapes and straight lines.

LAA president Ellen Gordon noted that, «our call for entries encouraged artists to let their imaginations soar, with lines that could be straight, geometric, smooth, soft, flowing, loopy, wavy... whatever inspired their creativity.

Brad Burdic: The problem with those is that usually the architect, and I can say this because I am one, will draw up walkways in a straight line, very geometric in shape.

The nostalgic design of these lighting fixtures looks beautiful with geometric patterns, rounded edges, and straight lines.

The simplicity of geometric shapes created with straight lines add a great touch to floor carpets, staircase designs, wall decor and all the rest interior decorating ideas, transforming rooms into unique and modern living spaces.