Elliptical Galaxies

question 90

Multiple Choice

Elliptical galaxies

• A)tend to be smaller than the other types of galaxies.
• B)have little in the way of dust and gas.
• C)are thought to be former starburst galaxies.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Perceptual Constancy

Perceptual constancy refers to the psychological phenomenon whereby people perceive objects as maintaining stable properties (size, brightness, color) despite changes in perspective, distance, or lighting.

Monocular Cues

Visual information that allows for the perception of depth and three-dimensional space using one eye.

Binocular Cues

Depth cues, such as retinal disparity, that depend on the use of two eyes.

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth based on the differences between the visual images that each eye perceives.