1. Regions or spaces that appear to exist or are visually perceived, but may not be physically real or may differ from their actual dimensions
The apparent areas of the shadows on the wall changed throughout the day as the sun moved.
As áreas aparentes das sombras na parede mudaram ao longo do dia conforme o sol se movia.
2. In astronomy and physics, the observable or perceived surface areas of celestial objects as seen from Earth, which may differ from their true physical size
The apparent areas of distant stars appear much smaller due to the vast distances involved.
As áreas aparentes das estrelas distantes parecem muito menores devido às vastas distâncias envolvidas.
3. In surveying and cartography, land areas as they appear on maps or surveys, which may not represent true ground area due to projection methods
Maps must account for the difference between apparent areas and actual ground measurements.
Os mapas devem levar em conta a diferença entre áreas aparentes e medições reais do terreno.