A ridge possesses a distinct elongated, linear, and peaked shape rather than a flat or rounded dome profile. Geometrically, it is defined by a long, narrow crest that slopes downward on opposing sides toward lower valleys or flat terrain. The top edge of a ridge can range from a smooth, gently rolling contour found on mature hills to a sharp, jagged, knife-edge profile found on high alpine mountain arêtes, but its defining geometric characteristic remains its long, stretched-out horizontal axis.
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