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In a longitudinal design,


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Anticline

An anticline is a type of fold that is arch-shaped and has its oldest beds at its core, typically resulting from compressional forces in the Earth's crust.

Syncline

A geological structure where rock layers fold downward, creating a U-shaped valley.

Monocline

A geological fold in which all layers are inclined in the same direction, forming a step-like structure in the Earth's strata.

Regional Metamorphism

Metamorphism affecting large areas of the crust, typically as a result of high pressures and temperatures associated with tectonic processes.

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