Our assumption that light typically comes from above us provides the basis for the monocular cue for depth perception known as
A) interposition.
B) retinal disparity.
C) light and shadow.
D) linear perspective.

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The monocular cue for depth perception known as light and shadow relies on the assumption that light typically comes from above us. This allows us to perceive objects that are closer as having more shading and objects that are farther away as having less shading.

Our Assumption That Light Typically Comes from Above Us Provides