WAEC Geography 2015 Question 13

Question 13

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

The upfolded portion of a fold mountain is called

  1. A.Sial.
  2. B.Anticline.
  3. C.Syncline.
  4. D.Sill.
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Answer: B (Anticline.)

Explanation

The upfold (arch) is an anticline; the downfold is a syncline.