Real Estate Unit 5 Quiz

What is the proper description of this shaded area of a section using the rectangular survey system?

• SW¼ of the NE¼ and the N½ of the SE¼ of the SW¼

• N½ of the NE¼ of the SW¼ and the SE¼ of the NW¼

• SW¼ of the SE¼ of the NW¼ and the N½ of the NE¼ of the SW¼

• S½ of the SW¼ of the NE¼ and the NE¼ of the NW¼ of the SE¼

When surveying land, a surveyor refers to the principal meridian that is

• furthest from the land being surveyed.

• in the same state as the land being surveyed.

• not more than 40 townships or 15 ranges distant from the land being surveyed.

• within the rectangular survey system area in which the land being surveyed is located.

The N½ of the SW¼ of a section contains how many acres?

• 20

• 40

• 60

• 80

In describing real estate, the method that may use a property’s physical features to determine boundaries and measurements is

• rectangular survey.

• metes and bounds.

• government survey.

• lot and block.

The section marked A is which of the following?

• School section

• Section 31

• Section 36

• Government lot

Which of the following is Section 6?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The section directly below C is

• Section 7

• Section 12

• Section 25

• Section 30

Which of the following is Section D?

• Section 1

• Section 6

• Section 31

• Section 36

Which of these shaded areas of a section depicts the NE¼ of the SE¼ of the SW¼?

• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 4

A buyer purchased a half-acre parcel for $2.15 per square foot. What was the selling price of the parcel?

• $774

• $1,376

• $46,827

• $93,654