The ability to identify the direction from which a sound originates is strongly dependent on having two ears separated in space by several inches. The ability to perceive visual depth is related to a similar property known as
A)accommodation.
B)aerial perspective.
C)retinal disparity.
D)inverted vision.

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Retinal disparity refers to the slight difference in the images perceived by each eye due to their different positions on the face. This difference is crucial for depth perception, similar to how having two ears allows for the localization of sound sources.

The Ability to Identify the Direction from Which a Sound