The picture shows a scene with trees - Scottish Highers Human Biology - Question 16 - 2017
Question 16
The picture shows a scene with trees.
What visual cues are used in the perception of depth in this picture?
1. Relative size
2. Relative height
3. Superimposit... show full transcript
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1. Relative Size
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Relative size indicates depth; objects that appear smaller are perceived as being farther away. In the image, the trees in the foreground appear larger than those in the background, providing a visual cue of depth.
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2. Relative Height
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Relative height provides depth perception as well; elements that are higher in the visual field are often interpreted as being farther away. The trees that are positioned higher in the frame appear to be further back in the scene.
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3. Superimposition (not applicable)
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While superimposition can indicate depth when one object overlaps another, in this specific image, it is less clear. Therefore, this cue may not be strongly present.
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Given the explanations above, the correct answer to the question is option C: 1, 2 and 3 only.
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