As a person views picture one way, he sees craters. When he turns it 180 degrees, the craters become bumps, the perceptual phenomena are due to _______________?
Correct answer: C. light and shadow
- A. linear perspective
- B. convergence
- C. light and shadow
- D. relative position
Explanation
The visual system normally assumes light comes from above, so shadows make surfaces appear either convex or concave. Rotating the picture reverses this light-and-shadow interpretation, turning craters into bumps.
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