Chapter 15

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of the metes and bounds system for describing real estate?

A. It is only used in states that do not use rectangular survey
B. It always starts and finishes at the same point
C. It produces short descriptions
D. It is the most recent method developed for use

Answer 1

B. It always starts and finishes at the same point

Question 2

In the rectangular survey system, strips of land that run north and south and are six miles wide are called

A. Ranges
B. Townships
C. Sections
D. Government lots

Answer 2

A. Ranges

Question 3

A township contains

A. 1 square mile
B. 6 square miles
C. 640 acres
D. 36 sections

Answer 3

D. 36 sections

Question 4

The method used to create a legal description for real estate that describes the property’s perimeter is called

A. Rectangular survey
B. Lot and block
C. Metes and bounds
D. Plat of survey

Answer 4

C. Metes and bounds

Question 5

Fractional sections of a township are on which boundaries?

A. North and west
B. South and east
C. North and south
D. West and east

Answer 5

A. North and west

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about land descriptions?

A. An acre is 640 square feet
B. A township is the same as a tier
C. 1/2 mile square is 160 acres
D. All sections contain 640 acres

Answer 6

D. All sections contain 640 acres

Question 7

To keep the range lines as nearly as possible six miles apart, a correction line is made as the line continues north. This correction is made every

A. 3 miles
B. 6 miles
C. 12 miles
D. 24 miles

Answer 7

D. 24 miles

Question 8

How many townships are there in a government check?

A. 6
B. 16
C. 24
D. 36

Answer 8

B. 16

Question 9

What is NOT LIKELY to be included on a plat map?

A. Easements
B. Subdivision name
C. Lot and block
D. Monuments

Answer 9

D. Monuments

Question 10

What determines the north and south boundaries in a government survey?

A. Baselines
B. Range lines
C. Meridians
D. Metes and bounds

Answer 10

A. Baselines

Question 11

The intersection of Arizona’s base and meridian is located at the confluence of which two rivers?

A. Colorado River and Rillito River
B. Gila River and Salt River
C. Rillito River and Salt River
D. Salt River and Colorado River

Answer 11

B. Gila River and Salt River

Question 12

How many acres are in each section of a township?

A. 120
B. 240
C. 360
D. 640

Answer 12

D. 640

Question 13

Which of the following would be the largest area?

A. 2 sections
B. 1/10 of a township
C. 2 miles square
D. 2 square miles

Answer 13

C. 2 miles square