Which of the following is the best statement of the principle of original horizontality?
A) Igneous intrusions form horizontal layers.
B) Metamorphic isograds are horizontal before deformation.
C) Sediments are deposited as horizontal layers.
D) Most igneous,metamorphic,and sedimentary rocks in Earth's crust form horizontal layers.
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