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QWhich body of water separates the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand?

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  • A Tasman Sea ✔ ✖
  • B Pacific Ocean ✔ ✖
  • C Coral Sea ✔ ✖
  • D Indian Ocean ✔ ✖
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The Tasman Sea is the correct answer. It is a relatively shallow body of water that lies between the eastern coast of Australia and the western coast of New Zealand. The sea's name honors the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who was one of the first Europeans to reach the region in the 17th century.

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