The Ponzo illusion occurs because ___________.
A) none of these are correct
B) people in urban areas misjudge the size of the lines because of the structural architecture they are exposed to
C) the converging lines provide depth cues telling you that the top dark, horizontal, line is farther away than the bottom line and therefore much larger
D) this is not an illusion

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The Ponzo illusion occurs because the converging lines create a perception of depth, making the top horizontal line appear farther away and therefore larger, even though both lines are the same size.

The Ponzo Illusion Occurs Because ___________