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The way by which an anticline can be distinguished from a syncline if there are no cross sections is available on the geologic map. Introduction: Geometry or the shape of the folds has very important economic implications. The two basic types of fold geometries are anticlines and synclines. Explanation: The distinguishing characters between anticline and syncline are described as below: No. Characteristics Anticline Syncline 1. Definition An anticline is a fold which is similar to a semicircle and possesses the oldest rocks in the center of the fold. Syncline is a trough-shaped fold which possesses youngest rocks in the center of the fold. 2. Features in absence of cross-section In the absence of cross-sections, eroded anticline always exposes the oldest rock in the hinge region. In the absence of the cross-sections, eroded syncline will always expose the youngest rocks in the hinge of the fold. Therefore, anticline and syncline can be distinguished on the basis of definition and their features in the absence of the cross-sections.

The way by which an anticline can be distinguished from a syncline if there are no cross sections is available on the geologic map. Introduction: Geometry or the shape of the folds has very important economic implications. The two basic types of fold geometries are anticlines and synclines. Explanation: The distinguishing characters between anticline and syncline are described as below: No. Characteristics Anticline Syncline 1. Definition An anticline is a fold which is similar to a semicircle and possesses the oldest rocks in the center of the fold. Syncline is a trough-shaped fold which possesses youngest rocks in the center of the fold. 2. Features in absence of cross-section In the absence of cross-sections, eroded anticline always exposes the oldest rock in the hinge region. In the absence of the cross-sections, eroded syncline will always expose the youngest rocks in the hinge of the fold. Therefore, anticline and syncline can be distinguished on the basis of definition and their features in the absence of the cross-sections.

Solution Summary: The author explains how anticlines and synclines can be distinguished if there are no cross sections on the geologic map.

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