An anticline is an upward fold in rock layers in the Earth's crust. The Appalachian Mountains contain many anticlines, some of which are only visible under a microscope. Other famous anticline locations include the Appalachian Mountains and Mount Everest. An anticline forms when the Earth's crust bends but does not crack, similar to a wrinkle in a rug or on a bed comforter.

1. Anticline By: Technologyaddict

2. Definition of anticlineAn upward fold in rock

3. Interesting factsEarth’s crust can bend, but it will not crack or break.Some anticlines you need to see it with a microscopeThe Appalachian Mountains has so many anticlines.An anticline may be hidden by layers or rock.

4. Famous LocationsAppalachian MountainsMount Everest

5. ConnectionsAn anticline is like a wrinkle in the rug, it just folds, doesn’t crack or break.Another example is a wrinkle on the comforter, on the bed.

6. QuestionsWhat is the definition of Anticline?What are the two famous places called?

7. Sourcesaddict, technology. Dynamic Earth. 3. Needham: Prentice hall, 1997. Print.