Question

Part A

What is the meaning of the word illusion as it is used on page 2 of the Article?


Something that is proportional to its distance from the horizon
Something that is made to look larger in the distance than it does up close
Something that is more distinct in person than it is in photographs
Something that is not what it appears to be even after close examination
Part B

Select the sentence that helps you understand the meaning of the word illusion.


Kurt Wenner's drawing was created using fine details to show parts of the Grand Canyon closer up than others.
Kurt Wenner's drawing was the same size and shape as the actual Grand Canyon, but it used interposition.
Kurt Wenner's drawing prompted the brain to use depth perception to create a mental image of the Grand Canyon.
Kurt Wenner's drawing of the Grand Canyon gave visitors the impression that they could walk right into it.

Answer 1

Part A: The meaning of the word "illusion" as it is used in the article is **"Something that is not what it appears to be even after close examination."**

Part B: The sentence that helps you understand the meaning of the word "illusion" is **"Kurt Wenner's drawing of the Grand Canyon gave visitors the impression that they could walk right into it."**