The Moon Looks Larger on the Horizon Than When It

question 117

Multiple Choice

The moon looks larger on the horizon than when it is directly overhead because ____.

• A) it is many miles farther away when directly overhead than when on the horizon
• B) the curvature of the earth makes it appear that way
• C) our eyes are fooled by the binocular cues indicating the moon's distance from us
• D) there are no interposition cues to indicate distance when the moon is overhead

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