Question

if two objects cast retinal images of the same size, the object that appears to be closer is perceived as _____ the object that appears to be more distant
overlapping
smaller than
larger than
the same size as
question 4 (4 points)
when the moon is near the horizon, it appears larger than when it is high in the sky. this affect is primarily a result of
the slightly dimmer appearance of the horizon moon
the scattering of the horizon moons light waves, which penetrate the atmosphere at an angle
distance cues, which make the horizon moon seem farther away
the brighter appearance of the horizon moon

Explanation:

For the first question, according to the principles of visual perception, when retinal - image sizes are the same, closer objects are perceived as larger. For the second question, the moon - illusion (moon appearing larger near the horizon) is mainly due to distance cues. When the moon is near the horizon, there are more objects (like trees, buildings) in the visual field that give distance cues, making the brain perceive the horizon moon as farther away. Since the retinal - image size is relatively constant (in reality, the physical size of the moon and its distance from the eye change very little in this context), the brain, using the principle that for the same retinal - image size, a more distant object should be larger, makes the horizon moon appear larger.

Answer:

First question: C. Larger than
Second question: C. Distance cues, which make the horizon Moon seem farther away