In the full sun the temperature on the ground soars to 70 degrees. 待到阳光最毒辣之时 地面温度已升高至70℃
The heaviest sand rises only a few metres above the ground, 最重的沙子只能离开地面几米
for their daytime sanctuary on the ground. 以换取它们白天在陆地上的庇护
The water drives out insects from the parched ground, 水将燥热土壤中的昆虫驱赶出来
and not enough of their energy reaches the ground to enable trees to grow. 到达地面的能量很少 并不足以支持树木生长