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What are layers of rock called?

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Strata

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What is the study of rock layers called?
Stratigraphy.
What is it called when rock layers sink?
It is called subsidence.
An upfold in rock layers is called a?
If the downfold is the syncline, then the upfold is the anticline i think.
What are the layers of sedimentary rock called?
Strata (singular: stratum)
A downfold of rock layers is called?
This is known as a syncline. Please see the related link.

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