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Anticline

earth science Maturity 7-9

Rocks can bend in the ground.

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They make a shape like a hill. The oldest rocks are in the middle. This shape can trap oil deep down. It helps us find things we need.
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Have you ever seen a rock hill?

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Banded Iron Formation of Hamersley Range...
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Flank & hinge.PNG
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File:Castlemaine Anticlinal Fold.jpg
Castlemaine Anticlinal Fold.jpg
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Harpea_kobazuola.jpg
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