Concept:A ridge is a long, narrow stretch of elevated land with steep slopes on its sides.
Explanation:The feature located west of NITY runs in an elongated manner toward the north-western corner of the map.
This continuous line of higher ground is different from a gorge, which is a deep valley, or a plateau, which is a flat, elevated area.
A plain is also unsuitable because it is low and flat, while the feature shows a clear linear rise.
Therefore, the landform's shape and direction match the characteristics of a ridge.
Answer:D. ridge
