A fold shaped like an elongate arch is a(n)____________.

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An anticline is a fold shaped like an elongate arch, where the layers of rock are bent upwards in the middle, forming a ridge or crest. Basins are folds shaped like a bowl or a trough, where the layers of rock are curved downward, while domes are folds shaped like an upside down bowl, where the layers of rock are bent upward in a circular shape. Synclines are folds shaped like a trough, where the layers of rock are bent downward in the middle, forming a trough or valley.

A Fold Shaped Like an Elongate Arch Is A(n)____________