Question

Distinguish between the following:

Hachure and Hill shading.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Basis	Hachure	Hill Shading
1.	Definition	Short lines drawn in the direction of slope.	Shading done to represent light and shadow on terrain.
2.	Purpose	Shows slope steepness and landform shape.	Gives a 3D effect of elevation visually.
3.	Lines/Effect	Uses lines of varying thickness.	Uses gradation of grey/black shades.
4.	Accuracy	Less accurate; no exact heights.	Visual only; no height values shown.