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Which among the following ocean currents is a part of the North Pacific Gyre?

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Humbolt current
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East Australian current
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Alaska current
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Southern Pacific current
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Solution

The correct option is C Alaska current
The Kuroshio, Oyashio, California, and Alaska currents are a part of the North Pacific Gyre. These currents are also a part of the North Equitorial Current. The Southern Pacific, East Australian, and Humbolt current are a part of the South Pacific Gyre. These currents are also a part of the South Equitorial Current.

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