Which of the following is a warm ocean current in the western Pacific? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a warm ocean current in the western Pacific?
A. Kuroshio Current
B. California Current
C. Peru Current
D. Oyashio Current
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Kuroshio Current is a warm ocean current that flows from the Philippines towards the east coast of Japan. The Oyashio is a cold current, while California and Peru currents are cold currents.

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