Q. What is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor or coastline that is cut short called?
Answer: Truncated spur
Notes: Truncated spur is a spur that is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor or coastline that is cut short. They are mostly found in mountain ranges, along the walls of valleys or the coastlines.

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