The depth cue in which faraway objects appear to be hazy and have a blurred outline is called ________.
A) linear perspective
B) shadowing
C) aerial (atmospheric) perspective
D) motion parallax

Question

The depth cue in which faraway objects appear to be hazy and have a blurred outline is called ________.
A) linear perspective
B) shadowing 
C) aerial (atmospheric) perspective 
D) motion parallax

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aerial (atmospheric) perspective is a depth cue in which faraway objects appear hazy, less detailed, and have a blurred outline due to the atmosphere scattering some of the light between an object and the viewer. This effect is more pronounced for distant objects than for nearby objects. Linear perspective refers to the linear convergence of parallel lines as they recede in the distance, shadowing refers to the shading of objects influencing their perceived depth, and motion parallax refers to the difference in the apparent motion of objects when viewed from different positions.

The Depth Cue in Which Faraway Objects Appear to Be