Legal Land Descriptions Review #1

Front

The United States was the first country to use a rectangular system of land survey.

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True

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A clear title means that there are no legal claims against the ownership of the property.

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True

Front

In 1785, the Illinois State Legislature passed a law directing that a rectangular system be used in surveying all Illinois public lands. True or False?

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False

Front

A land title, or a title to a tract of land, is evidence of ownership.

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True

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The location of a township is determined by the principal meridian and base line.

Back

True

Front

Difficulties sometimes occur with the metes and bounds system when rocks or trees are used as markers.

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True

Front

Most of Illinois has been surveyed by the metes and bounds system.

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False

Front

Which is characteristic of the Rectangular Land Survey System?

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relies upon principal meridians

Front

How are principal meridians used?

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to divide townships from east to west

Front

What consists of a tract of land that is 1 square mile in size?

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