An object at held at arm's length from our face is connected to each eye by a straight line originating from the same point. As the object gets closer to our face, the angle formed by the lines increases. What does this process enable us to perceive?

A. Depth
B. Motion
C. Closure
D. Figure-ground


Answer: A

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