The steep, triangular shaped cliffs that flank hanging valleys are called ________.
A)arêtes
B)faceted nunataks
C)lateral moraines
D)truncated spurs

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The term "truncated spurs" refers to the steep, triangular cliffs that flank hanging valleys. The other answer choices refer to different glacial landforms: 
A) arêtes are sharp ridges created by the erosion of rock on either side of a glacier, 
B) faceted nunataks are rocky peaks that have been carved into steep, angular facets by glacial erosion, and 
C) lateral moraines are ridges of glacial debris that form along the sides of a glacier.

The Steep, Triangular Shaped Cliffs That Flank Hanging Valleys Are