Oracle Tutoring, Campbell River, BC
(250) 203-6544 (text) or (250) 830-0295 (talk)
Self-tutoring about geography: the tutor mentions a potential inconsistency about wind descriptions. A north wind means it’s coming from the north. Yet, an onshore wind actually comes from offshore. Interesting, eh? Source: forecast.weather.gov greencast.org
Self-tutoring about world geography: the tutor mentions some life expectancy figures. Apparently, Japan (3rd, 84.8years) and Canada (5th, 83.8years) are the only two G-8 countries in the top ten for life expectancy; Monaco (89.5years) and Singapore (86.4years) are first and …
Self-tutoring about Eurasian geography: the tutor mentions Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a large country, steppe, in west Asia that crosses the Ural River into eastern Europe. It’s one of numerous countries in both continents. Source: cia.gov
Self-tutoring about geography: the tutor mentions Null Island. The point 0°N, 0°W is in the Atlantic Ocean: specifically, in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa. It’s around 700 km south of Ghana. A buoy is at the location; there is no …
Self-tutoring about history and geography: the tutor reflects on the term “Middle East.” When I was a kid, the Middle East probably made more news than any place else: it was a contentious part of the world. It seemed everyone …
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Self-tutoring about world geography: the tutor mentions a point perhaps interesting. All the land surface on Earth fits into the Pacific Ocean. Source: cia.gov
Self-tutoring about geography: the tutor mentions a convention he discovered. Apparently, the Mediterranean is defined to be part of the Atlantic Ocean. Source: cs.mcgill.ca
Self-tutoring about geography: the tutor wonders about a potential difference between Canada and the US. Pennies are getting hard to find in Canada. Yet, apparently, they are still used in the United States. Interesting, eh? Source: usmint.gov
Self-tutoring about food: the tutor wonders about a possible association between coconuts and Mexico. I always hear about coconut in connection with Hawaiin or with Thai cuisine. The other day, someone mentioned a Mexican food recipe that calls for coconuts. …
Self-tutoring about transportation on Vancouver Island: the tutor mentions rail. Around two weeks ago I was at the intersection of Bowen and Island Hwy N when I heard a train horn for the first time in many years. Train tracks …