Question

ocean - centered geography:
a. has a different view of trade than traditional geography.
b. places the importance of oceans over that of continents.
c. understands that oceans are barriers to swift and efficient travel.
d. looks at oceans as highways instead of barriers.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Ocean - centered geography's main focus isn't about a different trade view compared to traditional geography. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Ocean - centered geography doesn't place oceans' importance over continents, but rather reinterprets the role of oceans. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: Traditional geography might see oceans as barriers, but ocean - centered geography doesn't. So C is incorrect.
• Option D: Ocean - centered geography views oceans as highways for trade, travel, etc., rather than barriers, which matches the concept.

Answer:

D. looks at oceans as highways instead of barriers.