Question

Differentiate between 2D and 3D textures.

Answer 1

2D textures 

2D textures wrap around an object, like gift wrapping, or stick to a flat surface, like wallpaper.

Examples of 2D texture are:

Bulge, Checker, Cloth, File, Fluid Texture 2D, Fractal, Grid, Mountain, Movie, Noise, Ocean, Ramp, Water.

3D textures 

3D textures project through objects, like veins in marble or wood. 

With a 3D texture, objects appear to be carved out of a substance, such as rock or wood.