As Shane stands between the railroad tracks, the rails appear to converge in the distance. This cue to inferring depth and distance is called:
A) linear perspective.
B) relative size.
C) relative clarity.
D) retinal disparity.

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Linear perspective refers to the phenomenon where parallel lines appear to converge in the distance. This visual cue is important for perceiving depth and distance in a scene, and is likely what Shane is experiencing as he perceives the railroad tracks extending into the distance. Relative size, relative clarity, and retinal disparity are also important cues for depth perception, but they do not pertain specifically to the convergence of parallel lines.

As Shane Stands Between the Railroad Tracks, the Rails Appear