Question

Distinguish between the following:

Colour method and Layer Tints.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Basis	Colour Method	Layer Tints
1.	Usage	Uses colours to show relief in general.	Uses bands of colours between contour zones.
2.	Application	Physical maps, general land features.	Topographic or elevation-specific maps.
3.	Detail Level	Less specific; general elevation.	More specific; follows height range.