Standing on the commuter train platform, you glance down the tracks to see if the train is coming. As you do, you notice that the parallel rails of the train track appear to come together and meet in the distance. This is an example of which depth perception cue?

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Linear perspective is the depth perception cue that causes the parallel lines to appear to converge as they extend into the distance, as is seen on train tracks.

Standing on the Commuter Train Platform, You Glance Down the Tracks