Earth's motion

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• Apex of the earth's motion — Apex A pex, n.; pl. E. {Apexes}; L. {Apices}. [L.] 1. The tip, top, point, or angular summit of anything; as, the apex of a mountain, spire, or cone; the apex, or tip, of a leaf. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mining) The end or edge of a vein nearest the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• motion — motional, adj. motioner, n. /moh sheuhn/, n. 1. the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement. 2. power of movement, as of a living body. 3. the manner of moving the body in walking; gait. 4. a bodily movement or… …   Universalium

• Motion (physics) — Motion involves change in position, such as in this perspective of rapidly leaving Yongsan Station In physics, motion is a change in position of an object with respect to time. Change in action is the result of an unbalanced force. Motion is… …   Wikipedia

• Earth's rotation — is the rotation of the solid Earth around its own axis. The Earth rotates towards the east, which can be observed by orientation with a magnetic compass at sunrise. As viewed from the star Polaris, the Earth turns counter clockwise. Rotation… …   Wikipedia

• Earth (classical element) — Earth, home and origin of humanity, has often been worshipped in its own right with its own unique spiritual tradition. Greek and Roman tradition Earth is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science. It was commonly …   Wikipedia

• motion — n Motion, movement, move, locomotion, stir mean the act or an instance of moving. Motion is the appropriate term in abstract use for the act or process of moving, without regard to what moves or is moved; in philosophical and aesthetic use it is… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• Earth tide — is the sub meter motion of the Earth of about 12 hours or longer caused by Moon and Sun gravitation, also called body tide which is the largest contribution globally. The largest body tide contribution is from the semidiurnal constituents, but… …   Wikipedia

• Earth's atmosphere (Meteorology) — Earth s atmosphere (and its mechanics) can often be described in meteorology with very particular and specific terms. While meteorologists do use the more commonly understood standard terms for the earths atmospheric layers, these definitions are …   Wikipedia

• Earth and Ashes — (Dari: Khakestar o khak ) is a 2004 Afghan film directed by Atiq Rahimi. It was Afghanistan s submission to the 77th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.cite… …   Wikipedia

• earth|quak|y — «URTH KWAY kee», adjective, quak|i|er, quak|i|est. 1. subject to earthquakes: »an earthquaky country. 2. like the effect of an earthquake; suggesting the motion of an earthquake: »an earthquaky feeling …   Useful english dictionary

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium