Shadowing Can Provide a Cue for Depth

question 40

Multiple Choice

Shadowing can provide a cue for depth.For example,if a shadow appears on the bottom of a circle,the object appears convex.However,if the shadow appears on the top of the object,it appears concave.This happens because

• A)we have a part of the visual cortex that is dedicated to the interpretation of shadows that are at the bottom of an object.
• B)in the real world,light comes from above more often than from below.
• C)we were taught in school how to interpret shadows.
• D)we are born with the ability to discriminate depth through use of shadows.

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