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) retinal disparity
C) parallax
D) relative size

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Linear perspective is the visual cue to depth and distance that occurs when parallel lines converge in the distance, as in the case of railroad tracks. Retinal disparity refers to the slight difference between the two retinas in the eyes, which allows for binocular depth perception. Parallax refers to the shift in the position of an object relative to its background due to a change in the observer's position. Relative size refers to the perception of an object's size based on its relationship to other objects in the visual field.

As Shane Stands Between the Railroad Tracks, the Rails Appear