google model

edge or line

geometry that divides and borders faces

face or polygon

a two-sided, flat surface bound by at least three lines

texture or material

images or colors that are applied to faces

tiled texture

an images that repeat across that are applied to faces

alpha transparency

the use of transparency in an image

low poly

using a minimal number of edges and faces to limit file size and increase computer performance

file size

the amount of space your file uses on your computer. models must be under 10MB to be uploaded to the 3D warehouse

geo-reference

a specific place on earth

save

to store

save as

to store it in a file or document of your chose

google earth

3D interactive earth browser

google sketchup

3D modeling tool

model

a picture or a project designed

modeling

to create an accurate description of something on earth

texture material

the texture of the material