Anticlinal Bend [Monocline]

### An anticlinal bend or monocline is a fold that looks like a step. The layer was originally horizontal.

## Step1: Understanding the Terminology### An anticlinal bend, also known as a monocline, is a type of fold in geological terms. Folds are bends in rock layers resulting from stress.## Step2: Identifying the Structure### The structure of an anticlinal bend or monocline resembles a step. This is because the rock layers dip on one side and rise on the other, forming a step-like appearance.## Step3: Recognizing the Original State### The layer of rock was originally horizontal before the stress caused it to fold into an anticlinal bend or monocline.