The Moon Illusion Refers to the Observation That

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Multiple Choice

The moon illusion refers to the observation that:

• A)when a crescent-shaped object is viewed from one side, it casts a dramatically different image on the retina than when it is viewed from the opposite side.
• B)over a period of four weeks, the moon appears to dramatically change its shape and size.
• C)the full moon looks much larger on the horizon than it does when it is in the sky directly above you.
• D)craters on the moon create the appearance of a human face on the moon.

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