A syncline is

A. a trough-shaped fold with the youngest rocks found in the center of the fold
B. a fold shaped like an arch with the oldest rocks found in the center of the fold
C. a fold shaped like an arch with the youngest rocks found in the center of the fold
D. a trough-shaped fold with the oldest rocks found in the center of the fold


Answer: A

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