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  • Syncline: Understanding Downward Folds in Rock Layers
    The downward fold you're describing is called a syncline.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Fold: A bend or warp in rock layers.

    * Syncline: A fold where the rock layers dip downwards, forming a trough-like structure.

    * Anticline: The opposite of a syncline, where the rock layers arch upwards.

    Think of a syncline like the bottom of a valley, and an anticline like the top of a hill.

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