The Waters Along the Coast of Peru Are Unusually Cold

The waters along the coast of Peru are unusually cold considering its proximity to the equator.This cold temperature is due to the

A) melting icebergs that calve from Andean glaciers into Peruvian coastal waters.
B) rain shadow effect created by the Andes and the introduction of cool rainwater into the coastal zone.
C) Gulf Stream, a current that transports cold water from the north.
D) Peru Current, which transports cold water from the south.