The depth cue in which faraway objects appear to be hazy and have a blurred outline is called ______.

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Aerial perspective, also known as atmospheric perspective, is the depth cue in which faraway objects appear hazy and blurred due to the scattering of light in the atmosphere. This effect is caused by the air molecules and dust particles between the viewer and the distant object. The closer an object is to the viewer, the less atmospheric interference there is and the more clear and crisp it appears.

The Depth Cue in Which Faraway Objects Appear to Be