The distance cue in which two parallel lines extend into the distance and seem to come together at one point is called ________.
A) linear perspective
B) shadowing
C) aerial perspective
D) motion parallax

Question

The distance cue in which two parallel lines extend into the distance and seem to come together at one point is called ________.
A) linear perspective 
B) shadowing
C) aerial perspective 
D) motion parallax

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Linear perspective is the distance cue in which two parallel lines extend into the distance and seem to come together at one point. Shadowing refers to the variations in brightness and darkness that provide depth cues, but not specifically distance cues. Aerial perspective is the distance cue in which objects that are farther away appear blurrier, lighter, and more blue-tinted due to atmospheric effects. Motion parallax is the distance cue in which nearby objects appear to move more quickly than faraway objects when the observer is in motion.

The Distance Cue in Which Two Parallel Lines Extend into the Distance