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Geography GK · Q42

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 42

Q42

Synclines and anticlines are the terms associated with ________

A.
Earthquakes
B.
Folding
Answer
C.
Faulting
D.
Volcanoes

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Synclines and anticlines are the terms associated with folding. The most basic types of folds are anticlines and synclines. Imagine a rug, the sides of which have been pushed toward each other forming ridges and valleys – the ridges are “up” folds and the valleys are “down” folds.