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What is a type of fold where the layers of rock bend downwards to form a inverted U?
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When layers of rock bend downward, the resulting fold is a syncline.
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What is a bend in layers in rock?
A fold
Layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold known as what?
...known as syncline
Name 2 kinds of asymmetrical folds?
The two types of folding that come about as a result of earth movement: syncline and anticline. Syncline folds are down-curving, layers of earth bent downwards, pushing the folds of earth around it upwards. The upwards folds are the anticline folds. ^ <- Anticline v <-Syncline
What is a fold in which the youngest rock layers are in the center of the fold called?
Synclines
What is the name of a fold in which the youngest rock layers are in center?
Such a fold is called a syncline.
What are layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold know as?
A Syncline is where lays of rock bend downwards and then curve up. An Anticline is the opposite: layers of rock bend upwards and then down.
What is a bend in layers in rock?
A fold
What is it called when rock layers bend and buckle?
Fold
Layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold know as a?
Syncline.
Layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold known as what?
...known as syncline
What are rock layers that bend and buckle called?
It is called the vibration of the equater going up and smashing into eachother its called - equalation! UR WELCOME
Layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold known as?
Syncline
What is the difference between anticlines and domes?
An anticline is a fold in which the older layers of rock are on the inside. A syncline is a fold in which younger layers are on the incline. Usually anticlines bow upwards while synclines bow downwards.
What is fold in the rock that bends downwards?
syncline
Name 2 kinds of asymmetrical folds?
The two types of folding that come about as a result of earth movement: syncline and anticline. Syncline folds are down-curving, layers of earth bent downwards, pushing the folds of earth around it upwards. The upwards folds are the anticline folds. ^ <- Anticline v <-Syncline
To bend and crease?
fold
What is a fold?
A fold is a bend in an item or any other object.
