instruction:
You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
question:
Category: HOT SPOTS 
Clue: 43 consecutive days of 120º heat were recorded in this appropriately named Calif. valley
answer:
death valley


question:
Category: "TOUCH" ME 
Clue: Literally to make contact with a foundation, or to briefly communicate with someone
answer:
touch base


question:
Category: HALF-LIFE 
Clue: Hemiplegia is this affecting only one side of the body
answer:

paralysis