As Shane stands between the railroad tracks, the rails appear to converge in the distance. This cue to inferring depth and distance is called _______________
A) linear perspective
B) retinal disparity
C) parallax
D) relative size
Answer: A
Rationale: Parallel lines stretching to the horizon appear to move closer together as they travel further away. This is called linear perspective, and can be used by the brain as a cue to depth.
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