SimCity Key Terms
SimCity Key Terms - Future City Competition
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Future City Learning Block<strong>SimCity</strong>: Understanding the Game<strong>SimCity</strong> <strong>Key</strong> <strong>Terms</strong> The source of all terms is <strong>SimCity</strong> 4.TermDefinitionSimsSimulated individuals who live in a simulated city in<strong>SimCity</strong> 4.Simoleon The unit of currency used in <strong>SimCity</strong> 4.RCI meterAn RCI (residential, commercial, and industrial) meterthat determines which type of zone development iscurrently wanted.ResidentialRestricted to residences (housing).IndustrialRestricted to agriculture or industrial development.Commercial Restricted to commercial development (e.g., gasstations, offices, supermarkets, etc.).DesirabilityHow desirable a particular place is to live in.Land valueThe total monetary value of a piece of land, includingany improvements made to the land.U Drive ItMissions in <strong>SimCity</strong> 4 that require the player to drive avehicle and meet the presented requirement. Succeedingresults in rewards and improvements to the city.ZonesPlots of land restricted to a particular type ofdevelopment.QueriesTools used to find information about a building or triproute.OrdinancesA law set by the municipal authority that regulates acertain type of city activity.LoansSimoleons given to the city for temporary use withinterest. Paid back monthly.Beautification Making areas beautiful through the use of parks, trees,playgrounds, etc.Neighbor deals Deals that allow export and import of garbage andelectricity to and from neighboring cities.TaxesA fee based on percentages charged for each type ofresidential, industrial, and commercial building.DensityThe amount of Sims allowed per area of land. This isspecified in the zone type.Life expectancy The average life span of a Sim.AdvisorAn individual who provides advice and information onmatters related to a specific department.ReconcilingTerraforming the edges of a city to match thesurrounding cities.ZotsIcons that appear above buildings and that indicate aspecific problem with that area.RewardsSpecial buildings given to a city when it reaches aspecific milestone.<strong>SimCity</strong> <strong>Key</strong> <strong>Terms</strong> Page 1
Future City Learning Block<strong>SimCity</strong>: Understanding the Game<strong>SimCity</strong> <strong>Key</strong> <strong>Terms</strong> Page 2
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