TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Category: HOT SPOTS 
Clue: 43 consecutive days of 120º heat were recorded in this appropriately named Calif. valley

SOLUTION: death valley

PROBLEM: Category: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 
Clue: Term for the various strands of gut, nylon, or wire stretched over the head of a sidedrum

SOLUTION: snares

PROBLEM: Category: THAT'S "RIGHT"! 
Clue: He plays between the right tackle & the center, & he probably really needs his deodorant

SOLUTION:
the right guard