Depth perception is the ability to distinguish between near and far objects and judge their distance. It requires both eyes to receive slightly different images and the brain to interpret them in order to create a 3D image. This is why it relies on binocular vision rather than monocular vision.

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Depth Perception

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Depth perception

A) relies on monocular vision.
B) does not require cerebral interpretation.
C) requires the image to strike the retina of both eyes in exactly the same way.
D) is the ability to distinguish between near and far objects and judge their distance.
E) only works when looking down at water.

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