Units A, B, and C are sedimentary rocks; unit A is the oldest and unit C is the youngest. The sedimentary rocks are cut by a fault, indicated by the bold line. The fault dips 60° to the northwest as shown by the strike and dip symbol.

-What type of structure is shown in the geologic map?

Question

Units A, B, and C are sedimentary rocks; unit A is the oldest and unit C is the youngest. The sedimentary rocks are cut by a fault, indicated by the bold line. The fault dips 60° to the northwest as shown by the strike and dip symbol.
 
-What type of structure is shown in the geologic map?

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The map shows a series of parallel lines that represent the strike of the beds. The lines are offset by a series of faults, which indicates that the beds have been folded and faulted. The fold is an anticline, because the beds dip away from the center of the fold.

Units A, B, and C Are Sedimentary Rocks; Unit a Is