Which list names the three minor terrain features?

• A. Ridge, Valley, Saddle
• B. Spur, Draw, Cliff
• C. Hill, Draw, Cliff
• D. Draw, Cliff, Mesa

Answer: (B)

Understanding which names correspond to minor terrain features helps with quick map reading and terrain planning. Minor terrain features are the smaller landforms used as reference points, in contrast to major features like hills, ridges, valleys, and saddles.

Spur, draw, and cliff form the standard trio of minor features. A draw is a small drainage channel that isn’t a full valley, a spur is a projecting line of high ground extending from a ridge, and a cliff is a steep, nearly vertical drop. Together they cover common, smaller landforms you’d encounter and reference on a map.

The other options mix major features—such as ridge, valley, hill, and saddle—or include landforms not typically classified as minor features in basic terrain recognition. That’s why spur, draw, and cliff best fit the idea of three minor terrain features.