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An upward (U-shaped) fold is called a syncline. a downward (n-shaped) fold is called an anticline.
The way I always remember it is that a SYNCline SINKs in the middle.
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What is an upward fold called?
An anticline is a convex fold in a rock structure.
Is an upward fold called an anticline?
In an anticline, the fold is at the top, called the crest. The syncline, in contrast, is the trough of the "wave."
When a fold shape is like an arch with the fold in an upward direction its called an?
In Geology this would be called an anticline.
Is an upward fold in a rock called a plateau?
No. This is known as an anticline.
What is anticline?
In stuctural geology, an anticline is a fold that is convex up or to the youngest beds.
What is an upward fold called?
An anticline is a convex fold in a rock structure.
What is an upward fold in a rock is called?
== == An upward fold in a rock formation is called an anticline.
Is an upward fold called an anticline?
In an anticline, the fold is at the top, called the crest. The syncline, in contrast, is the trough of the "wave."
Is an upward in a fold called a plateau?
No. This is known as an anticline.
A fold in rock that bends upward into an arch is called what?
An anticline
When a fold shape is like an arch with the fold in an upward direction its called an?
In Geology this would be called an anticline.
Upward fold in rock formed by compression called?
Anticline
Is an upward fold in a rock called a plateau?
No. This is known as an anticline.
Is An upward fold in a rock is called a plateau.?
No. This is known as an anticline.
An upfold in rock layers?
== == An upward fold in a rock formation is called an anticline.
What is it called when a body of rock bends upward into an arch?
An upward fold in a body of rock is called an anticline.
When a fold is shaped like an arch with the fold in an upward direction is called a?
In Geology this would be called an anticline.
