Broad upwarps in the basement rock may deform the overlying sedimentary cover strata to generate large elliptical to circular folds called___________ .
A) anticlines
B) doubly plunging synclines
C) domes
D) monoclines

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Domes are large, elliptical to circular folds in the Earth's crust, typically formed due to the broad upwarping of the basement rock, which subsequently deforms the overlying sedimentary layers.

Broad Upwarps in the Basement Rock May Deform the Overlying