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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

Explanation

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

3. Each Section = 1 square mile = 640 acres.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

6. 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.

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

Explanation

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

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

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

Explanation

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

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.

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

Explanation

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