The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is
A. Ridge
B. Hip
C. Valley
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
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Hip: External intersection of two sloping roof surfaces (external angle > 180°).
Valley: Internal intersection of two sloping roof surfaces (internal angle < 180°).
Ridge: Horizontal line at the highest point where two roof slopes meet.