WONDER #1875: Why Do Things Appear Smaller the Farther You Are from Them?

Question 1 of 3

The apparent height of an object does what as distance increases?

  1. increases
  2. gets bigger
  3. enlarges
  4. decreases

Question 2 of 3

Apparent size is measured in which of the following units?

  1. meters
  2. feet
  3. inches
  4. degrees

Question 3 of 3

Most rearview mirrors on cars are what?

  1. flat
  2. concave
  3. convex
  4. broken

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