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==Terrain height== | ==Terrain height== | ||
: Terrain height is the whole of differences of terrain elevation in a given area. Terrain is used as a general term in physical geography, referring to the lay of the land. This is usually expressed in terms of the elevation, slope, and orientation of terrain features. Terrain height - as element of a terrain - affects surface water flow and distribution. Over a large area, it can affect weather and climate patterns. | |||
==Terrain height in the Tygron Engine== | ==Terrain height in the Tygron Engine== | ||
Revision as of 10:03, 22 August 2014
After reading this page:
- you've learned about Terrain Height
- you've learned how terrain height is implemented in the Tygron Engine
- you've learned how to add or remove terrain height with the terrain height brush panel
- you've learned how to change terrain height
Terrain height
- Terrain height is the whole of differences of terrain elevation in a given area. Terrain is used as a general term in physical geography, referring to the lay of the land. This is usually expressed in terms of the elevation, slope, and orientation of terrain features. Terrain height - as element of a terrain - affects surface water flow and distribution. Over a large area, it can affect weather and climate patterns.