A long and narrow highland sloping steeply downwards on its sides with a number of summits is called a __________.

hill

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gorge

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ridge

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The correct option is C ridge
A long and narrow highland sloping steeply downwards on its sides with a number of summits is called a ridge.
A ridge or a mountain ridge is a geographical feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. The sides of the ridge slope away from narrow top on either side.

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