The oceanic current named as 'Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan' are located in :


A) North Atlantic Ocean

B) South Atlantic Ocean

C) North Pacific Ocean

D) North Indian Ocean

Correct Answer:
C) North Pacific Ocean


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