# elev The elevation of HRUs is used to adjust precipitation and temperature when lapse rates are defined in [**parameters.bsn**](/io-docs/introduction-1/basin-1/parameters.bsn.md) ([plaps](/io-docs/introduction-1/basin-1/parameters.bsn/s_max.md) and [tlaps](/io-docs/introduction-1/basin-1/parameters.bsn/n_fix.md)). The elevation of the remaining objects is not used by the model. {% hint style="warning" %} Even though the elevation of most objects is not used by the model, a value has to be specified in the area column to make sure the file gets read correctly. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://swatplus.gitbook.io/io-docs/introduction-1/connectivity/hru.con/elev.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.