Distant objects appear less distinct than closer objects because of dust in the air. This is called the _____.

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Aerial perspective is the term used to describe the effect of dust or haze in the air that makes distant objects appear less distinct than closer objects. Smog effect and blurred-image effect are not accurate terms, while texture gradient refers to the gradual decrease in size and detail of visual information as it gets farther away, not the effect of dust in the air.

Distant Objects Appear Less Distinct Than Closer Objects Because of Dust