APHG Topic 5.2 Video Lesson

Which of the following best describes the Township and Range system?

• A method for urban planning in cities.
• A circular system for land distribution in Europe.
• A rectangular grid system for land surveying in the U.S.
• A historical system used for maritime navigation.

True or False:

Linear settlements are typically arranged along rivers, roads, or valleys to maximize access to transportation and water.

• True
• Linear settlements are randomly scattered across landscapes.
• Linear settlements are only found in urban areas.
• Linear settlements are primarily built in mountainous regions.

Which rural land survey system is most likely to cause boundary disputes due to changing physical features?

• Rectangular survey
• Lot and block survey
• Geodetic survey
• Metes and bounds

Which of the following best characterizes a clustered rural settlement?

• A group of homes and buildings located close together.
• A series of farms spread out over a wide area.
• A large urban area with skyscrapers.
• A single isolated farmhouse.

True or False:

The Long Lot system was used to give each settler equal access to water or transportation by dividing land into rectangular plots perpendicular to rivers or roads.

• The Long Lot system divided land into circular plots.
• False
• True
• The Long Lot system was used for agricultural zoning.