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) relative clarity
D) relative size

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Linear perspective occurs when parallel lines, such as railroad tracks, appear to converge in the distance. Retinal disparity refers to the slight difference in the images projected onto each retina, which is used to perceive depth when the two images are blended together in the brain. Relative clarity refers to the perception of more distant objects as hazier or less distinct than closer objects. Relative size perception occurs when objects that are farther away appear smaller than objects that are closer.

As Shane Stands Between the Railroad Tracks, the Rails Appear