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: RIDING I-10 
Clue: In this state, the 10 doesn't take that left at Albuquerque, but does hang a sharp right near Las Cruces

SOLUTION: new mexico

PROBLEM: Category: STUDYING ABROAD 
Clue: Learn all about Islam at Al-Azhar University in this Egyptian city

SOLUTION:
cairo