What term refers to color gradations on a map?

• A. Shadient Relief
• B. Tint
• C. Hachures
• D. Relative Relief

Answer: (B)

Color gradations on a map are described by tint. Tint is the lightening or darkening of a color to create a range of tones while keeping the same hue, so you can show differences in value, density, or elevation across areas without changing color. This gradual shift in lightness/darkness helps readers compare regions at a glance. Hachures use short lines to depict relief, not color, so they convey terrain through line work rather than tonal shading. The other terms aren’t standard for describing color gradations, whereas tint directly names the gradual change in color intensity used on maps.