The principle of uniformitarianism states that sedimentary rocks are deposited in horizontal layers.

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False. The principle of uniformitarianism, formulated by James Hutton, suggests that the geological processes occurring today (such as erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity) have been occurring in a similar manner throughout Earth's history. While it is true that sedimentary rocks are typically deposited in horizontal layers, this characteristic itself is not the definition of uniformitarianism.