We're in a giant car heading towards a brick wall and everyone's arguing over where they're going to sit.
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Do you know how much land is under ice, rock and snow? Do you know why 90 percent of us live within 100 kilometres of the U.S. border? We have this idea we're a vast country. But the reality is that a lot of it, a huge amount, is uninhabitable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the misconception of Canada's vastness, highlighting the uninhabitable regions covered by ice and snow.
David Suzuki's quote reflects on the common perception of Canada as an expansive and largely inhabitable nation. However, he points out that a significant portion of the country is covered in uninhabitable landscapes such as ice, rock, and snow, which explains why a majority of the population resides close to the U.S. border. This statement serves as a reminder of the realities of geography versus popular belief.
Themes
CanadaNatureGeographyPopulationEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
During a geography class, to illustrate the impact of climate on human settlement patterns.
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