Question

diffrentiate between synclines and anticlines

Answer 1

Anticlines

(i) The up fold or crest of the fold is called the anticline,

(ii) They form the top/peak of the mountain.

(iii) They are of a greater height.

Synclines

(i) The down fold or trough of the fold is called the syncline.

(ii) They form the valleys.

(iii) They have a greater depth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Syncline - It is the downward fold

Anticline - It is the upward fold