Author: Darrel Pratt

Measure of Literacy Functionally illiterate means that a person can read or write, but at a level that is inadequate for ordinary needs. The actual definition of literacy used in international standards is being able to read and write in any language. What qualifies as illiterate? “A person is literate who can with understanding both […]

Canada is surrounded on three sides by the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic oceans and has over 243,000 km of coastline. This, combined with the characteristics of Canada’s topography and climate, results in abundant freshwater resources. Is Canada surrounded by ocean? It has three ocean borders: the Pacific Ocean in the west. the Atlantic Ocean in […]

The Pacific Ocean is an integral part of British Columbia’s economy. Many of the province’s industries depend on the ocean, including ocean tourism, transport and technology and seafood. How does the Pacific ocean help Canada? First Nations and other communities who live along the Pacific coast rely on the marine plants and animals the Pacific […]

Agriculture. Agriculture is the #1 consumer of water, with only 25% of the water it withdraws being returned to its source. 85% of agricultural withdrawals of water are for irrigation, and 15% are for watering livestock. What is the biggest water user? Daily Water Usage at Home 24% – Toilet. 18-24 gallons. 20% – Shower. […]

Canada has over 2,000,000 lakes—563 greater than 100 km2 (39 sq mi)—which is more than any other country, containing much of the world’s fresh water. What are the 5 major bodies of water in Canada? The illustration shows that the largest lakes in Canada are as follows: Lake Melville, Newfoundland: 3200 square kilometres Amadjuak Lake, […]

Of the 100 highest major summits of Canada, five peaks exceed 5000 metres (16,404 feet) elevation, 19 peaks exceed 4000 metres (13,123 feet), 67 peaks exceed 3000 metres (9843 feet), and all 100 peaks equal or exceed 2706 metres (8878 feet) elevation. Does Canada or USA have more mountains? Western U.S. and Canada have a […]

The Manitoba Plain is the lowest and flattest of the three prairie steps. Is Canada hilly or flat? Canada has a varied landscape, with majestic mountains, rolling plains, forested valleys, and beautiful blue rivers and lakes. The Canadian Shield, a hilly region of lakes and swamps, stretches across northern Canada and has some of the […]

You can only do a soft landing in Canada if you have a valid COPR, visa, and medical test results. Usually, you have at least a few months to do this after getting your visa stamp. Your COPR is valid for up to one year, but in most cases, it’s much less. What documents do […]

Air Canada allows passengers to prepay for baggage online or via the mobile app from 24 hours before the flight departure. How do I add baggage to my Air Canada booking? You can pay any applicable baggage fees when you check in for your flight: online, on your mobile device, at the airport using one […]

the British. With the Treaty of Paris of 1763, France formally ceded Canada to the British. The Seven Years’ War therefore laid the bicultural foundations of modern Canada. Who won the war French or English? From 1778 to 1783, with or without their allies, France and Britain fought over dominance in the English Channel, the […]