Warm Kuroshio and Cold Oyashio currents affects ?

Japan and other islands in Asian continent

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The correct option is D Japan and other islands in Asian continent
The Kuroshio Current is a major western boundary current controlled by the North Pacific Gyre. It brings warm subtropical waters from the Indo-Pacific Warm Pool to Japan exerting a major control on Asian climate. The Tsushima Current is a Kuroshio offshoot transporting warm water into the Japan Sea.

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