Write about the use of different colours in map making
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Physical maps use color most dramatically to show changes in elevation. ... Dark green usually represents low-lying land, with lighter shades of green used for higher elevations. In the next higher elevations, physical maps often use a palette of light brown to dark brown.
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Reading Topo Maps: Understanding Map Symbols and Colors
RED -Overprinted on primary and secondary roads to highlight them. ...
BLACK -Manmade or cultural features.
BLUE -Water-related features.
BROWN -Contour lines and elevation numbers.
GREEN -Vegetation features.
WHITE -Sparse or no vegetation. ...
PURPLE -Denotes revisions that have been made to a map using aerial photos.
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