Which of the following is a major terrain feature?

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

Answer: (B)

Major terrain features are large, continuous elevations or depressions that stand out on the map and in the terrain, shaping how you observe, move, and fight. A hill is a distinct raised area that rises above the surrounding ground and is easily identified from a distance. Controlling a hill gives clear observation over approaches and advantageous fields of fire, which is why it’s considered a major terrain feature.

Cliff, draw, and spur are notable terrain elements, but they don’t by themselves represent the large, dominating features that change how you plan movement and operations in a broad area. A cliff is a vertical face, a draw is a narrow drainage, and a spur is a short projection—each important, but not the major terrain feature in this context.