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.

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

Category: THE BIG BANGLADESH 
Clue: The green on the flag of Bangladesh represents its lush vegetation; the red circle in the middle is this
the sun

Category: BIRDS 
Clue: The willow ptarmigan, which makes its home in Arctic areas, is this state's official bird

alaska