Why does the author use the phrase “Satan’s own land” (lines 24C25)?

— ExhibitC

Why does the author use the phrase “Satan’s own land” (lines 24C25)?
A . to indicate that only evil men were property owners
B . to suggest the Imperial Valley was full of devil worshippers
C . to highlight the intensity of the heat in the Imperial Valley
D . to illustrate that apricots ripen in hot weather
E . to explain that Manuel preferred picking fruit up North

Answer: C