Which list contains all three minor terrain features?

Which list contains all three minor terrain features?

• A. Draw, Cliff, Spur
• B. Draw, Cliff
• C. Draw, Spur
• D. Cliff, Spur

Answer: (A)

Understanding minor terrain features helps you read the map and plan movement by recognizing small ground forms that affect concealment, cover, and routes. A draw is a shallow drainage feature that slopes downward toward a valley and is smaller than a valley, often guiding terrain handling without forming a deep maze of channels. A spur is a narrow ridge projecting out from higher ground, with draws on either side, creating a natural line of movement along the crest but limited by the steep sides. A cliff is a near-vertical slope that dramatically restricts movement and observation, typically easily identified on the map and difficult to cross. These three—draw, spur, and cliff—are all considered minor terrain features. Any set that includes all three provides the complete list of minor terrain features, whereas omitting one would mean the set isn’t complete.

Understanding minor terrain features helps you read the map and plan movement by recognizing small ground forms that affect concealment, cover, and routes. A draw is a shallow drainage feature that slopes downward toward a valley and is smaller than a valley, often guiding terrain handling without forming a deep maze of channels. A spur is a narrow ridge projecting out from higher ground, with draws on either side, creating a natural line of movement along the crest but limited by the steep sides. A cliff is a near-vertical slope that dramatically restricts movement and observation, typically easily identified on the map and difficult to cross.

These three—draw, spur, and cliff—are all considered minor terrain features. Any set that includes all three provides the complete list of minor terrain features, whereas omitting one would mean the set isn’t complete.