From a distance, a rocky beach doesn't appear all that rocky. Instead, it appears smooth and all of the rocks appear to blend in with each other. However, as we get closer and closer to the beach, we can see that the beach is made up of many individual rocks, each with distinct shapes and sizes. The cue to depth that is described in this example is called
A) convergence.
B) context.
C) haze.
D) texture.
E) interposition.

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The cue to depth described is texture gradient, which refers to the way texture becomes denser and finer as it recedes into the distance, making distant objects appear smoother and less detailed. This is why the rocky beach appears smooth from a distance but reveals individual rocks upon closer inspection.

From a Distance, a Rocky Beach Doesn't Appear All That