Real Estate Fundamentals - Chapter 5: Legal Identification Of Real Property

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Explore key methods of real property identification in the U. S., including the Rectangular Survey System and understanding of townships and sections. This quiz assesses knowledge crucial for real estate professionals, enhancing their ability to legally identify properties.

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1.

In the United States, there are only three (3) methods of legally identifying real estate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Rectangular Survey Method
Subdivision or Plat or Lot and Block Method
Metes and Bounds Method

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2.

The predominate method of real property identification in the United States is called the Rectangular Survey Method. It is used primarily along the east coast of the United States, due to the the English influence in theJamestown and Plymouth Colonies. It is seldom found west of the Mississippi River.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is used primarily WEST of the Mississippi in the Midwest and Far Western States due to historical origins of this method.

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3.

The imaginary square tracts of land with 6 mile sides are called townships.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is correct. In the United States, the system of land surveying divides land into square tracts called townships. These townships typically have sides that are 6 miles long. This system is used to establish property boundaries and facilitate land ownership. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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4.

Each township is subdivided into 36 smaller squares with one mile sides called acres.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Each one mile side is called a "Section".

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5.

Each Section = 1 square mile = 640 acres.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because it states that each section is equal to 1 square mile, which is equivalent to 640 acres. This implies that the measurement of land area in this particular context follows the convention that 1 square mile is equal to 640 acres.

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6.

One mile = 5,280 feet One Section = 640 acres One Acre = 43,560 square feet
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given answer is true because the provided conversions are accurate. One mile is indeed equal to 5,280 feet, one section is equal to 640 acres, and one acre is equal to 43,560 square feet. Therefore, the statement is correct.

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7.

The subdivision plat or lot and block method is based on a township and sections method.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The subdivision plat or lock and block method is based on a Map of surveyed land divided into lots.

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8.

The "metes and bounds" refers to identifying real property through a system of "metes" (measurements) and "bounds" (boundary lines). This method was brought to the original 13 colonies from Portugal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Metes and Bounds were brought to the colonies from "England".

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9.

A surveying intstrument based on making compass measurements in degrees, minutes, and seconds is called a transit.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
A transit is a surveying instrument that is used to make compass measurements in degrees, minutes, and seconds. It is commonly used in land surveying to determine the direction and angles of various points on a piece of land. The transit allows surveyors to accurately measure and record the bearings and angles needed for mapping and construction purposes. Therefore, the statement that a surveying instrument based on making compass measurements in degrees, minutes, and seconds is called a transit is true.

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10.

The starting place of the metes and bounds survey is known as the monument point.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The starting place is called the "Point of Beginning" (POB).

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Real Estate Fundamentals - Chapter 5: Legal Identification Of Real Property

In the United States, there are only three (3) methods of legally identifying real estate.

The imaginary square tracts of land with 6 mile sides are called townships.

Each township is subdivided into 36 smaller squares with one mile sides called acres.

Each Section = 1 square mile = 640 acres.

One mile = 5,280 feet One Section = 640 acres One Acre = 43,560 square feet

The subdivision plat or lot and block method is based on a township and sections method.

The "metes and bounds" refers to identifying real property through a system of "metes" (measurements) and "bounds" (boundary lines). This method was brought to the original 13 colonies from Portugal.

A surveying intstrument based on making compass measurements in degrees, minutes, and seconds is called a transit.

The starting place of the metes and bounds survey is known as the monument point.