Syncline

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Geological Term

Used when discussing geological formations, particularly the structure of rock layers.

I need to analyze the syncline to assess the age of these rock formations.

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Visual Shape

Visualize a 'U' or 'V' to remember the shape of a syncline in the rock layers.

The valley is bordered by hills creating a syncline shape.

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Ancient Rocks

Remember that synclines are characterized by the oldest rocks being at the sides.

Those synclines have the oldest sediment layers on their flanks