They are kept in the desert because of the dry climate.

Southern regions will be less able to benefit from the longer growing season because of an increasingly dry climate.

And the tree rings clearly show a short sharp period of intense cold, dry climate in 1258 that coincided with a massive volcanic eruption.

The college had pristine pitches, a hot, dry climate and an army of volunteer students who would drive the players to and from training on the back of golf buggies.

In a dry climate, failure to oil straps may result in cracking and weakening of the leather, and they can snap or break.