unit 3 section 3: describing real estate

The north-south line that runs through the initial point a. township b. principal meridian c. section

b. principal meridian

North-south lines that do not run through the initial point a. township lines b. range lines c. base line

b. range lines

Regulated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management a. true b. false

a. true

The lot and block system includes numbered or lettered blocks and lots. a. true b. false

a. true

Area, dimensions, and description used to detail the location of a property and its boundaries a. street address b. legal boundaries

b. legal boundaries

COMMENCING at the intersection of the right-of-way of Main Street and the Eastern 40' on North Avenue; THENCE leaving said point ... a. street address b. legal description

b. legal description

Provides plat references a. retangular b. lot and block c. metes and bounds

b. lot and block

Legal descriptions appear on deeds and other legal documents. a. true b. false

a. true

What is an air lot and when is it used?

An air lot is a legal description illustrated with horizontal and vertical dimensions that's often used to describe units within a multi-level condominium.

what's a monument

a permanent physical marker that is either man-made or natural

How large is a section used in the rectangular government survey system? a. 640 acres b. 640 miles c. 640 square feet d. one acre

a. 640 acres

In a metes and bounds description, the point of beginning is extremely important. What's the importance of the point of beginning? a. The entire description is based off of the point of beginning. b. The point of beginning is where the entrance to the property will be located. c. It provides the directional description for the property boundary.

a. The entire description is based off of the point of beginning. the point of beginning is where the survey begins. From this point, you would follow the legal description information to uncover the property boundaries.

What's the permanent marker used primarily for marking datums when measuring elevation? a. benchmark b. monument c. point of beginning d. sea level

a. benchmark

Surveys are often part of real estate transactions. What does obtaining a survey do? two apply a. clearly defines the property b. determines the value of the property c. reveals potential concerns about property boundaries

a. clearly defines the property c. reveals potential concerns about property boundaries

Point from which elevations are measured a. datum b. benchmark

a. datum

Buyers Tony and Sylvia know the postal address of the property they're purchasing but are wondering about the legal description of the property. Where is the most likely place to find the legal description? a. deed b. HOA covenant c. home warranty d. listing agreement

a. deed

Either a metes and bounds or a rectangular survey description is always the starting point. a. true b. false

a. true

Base line a. land b. elevations

a. land

Principal meridian a. land b. elevations

a. land

point of beginning a. land b. elevations

a. land

Often used in courts and on legal documents a. street address b. legal description

a. legal description

Shannon is reading through paperwork related to her upcoming home purchase, and she comes across the following: "Southwest quarter of Southwest quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) and West Half of Southeast quarter of Southwest quarter (W½ SE¼ SW¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Four (4) North of Range Eight (8) West." What did Shannon just find? a. legal description b. mortgage clause c. quitclaim deed d. tax description

a. legal description

Harmony is looking at the legal description on her purchase contract. It mentions that the plat of her property is recorded in Map Book 12, page 14, at the county courthouse. What type of legal description is this? a. lot and block b. meets and bounds c. monuments and benchmarks d. rectangular government survey

a. lot and block

37 degrees north for 78 meters a. metes b. bounds

a. metes

90 feet due north, turn 12 degrees west for 15 feet, turn due north for 5 feet a. metes b. bounds

a. metes

Direction and distance of a line forming the boundary of a property a. metes b. bounds

a. metes

Divides land into six-mile-square townships, which can then be further divided a. rectangular b. lot and block c. metes and bounds

a. rectangular

The land is divided into lots with numerical designations of the parcel. a. second step b. first step

a. second step

123 Main Street, Anytown, USA 55555 a. street address b. legal description

a. street address

Best used when telling someone where you live or where letters or packages can be delivered a. street address b. legal boundaries

a. street address

House number, street name, city, state, and zip code used to describe the location of a property a. street address b. legal description

a. street address

Consists of 36 one-square-mile sections A. township b. principal meridian c. section

a. township

East-west lines that do not run through the initial point a. township lines b. range lines c. base line

a. township lines

A legal description specifies location and boundaries of a specific piece of real property. a. true b. false

a. true

A survey is a professional, on-site measurement of the lot lines and dimensions of a property. a. true b. false

a. true

A survey may be required to verify, clarify, correct, or create a legal description. a. true b. false

a. true

Divides land into townships and further into sections and fractions of sections from there a. true b. false

a. true

What is a plat map? a. A detailed depiction of air lots above the land b. A detailed map of a subdivision that includes boundaries, measurements, and distances between points c. A map showing all of the benchmarks located in the U.S. d. A map used by tax assessors when determining the value of a property

b. A detailed map of a subdivision that includes boundaries, measurements, and distances between points

what is a principal meridian a. An east-west line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system b. A north-south line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system c. The center-most section identified in the rectangular government survey system d. The center-most township identified in the rectangular government survey system

b. A north-south line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system

What's a monument? a. 43,560 square feet b. A permanent land marker sometimes used in legal descriptions c. A point from which elevations are measured d. The subdivision of air above the land

b. A permanent land marker sometimes used in legal descriptions

Which of these is usually a brass marker that is used to mark a datum? a. base line b. benchmark c. monument d. principal meridian

b. benchmark

Serve as permanent reference points, often brass markers a. datum b. benchmarks

b. benchmarks

Beginning at the heart-shaped boulder in the middle of Fantame Creek a. metes b. bounds

b. bounds

Physical features that define the boundaries of the land a. metes b. bounds

b. bounds

The direct center of the three trees forming a triangle a. metes b. bounds

b. bounds

Datum a. land b. elevations

b. elevations

air lots a. land b. elevations

b. elevations

benchmark a. land b. elevations

b. elevations

A survey doesn't include any improvements (such as a house) on the property or any encroachments or easements. a. true b. false

b. false

An address is a sufficient legal description. a. true b. false

b. false

The lot and block system doesn't include lot measurements or distances. a. true b. false

b. false

Used throughout the U.S. a. true b. false

b. false

Either a rectangular or metes and bounds description is referenced. a. second step b. first step

b. first step

what is a bound a. A line that runs east to west b. A line that runs north to south c. A physical feature that defines the boundaries of the land d. The direction and distance of a line forming the boundary of a property

c. a physical feature that defines the boundaries of the land

The east-west line that runs through the initial point a. township lines b. range lines c. base line

c. base line

Uses monuments, compass headings, and directions a. rectangular b. lot and block c. metes and bounds

c. metes and bounds

Consists of 640 acres a. township b. principal meridian c. section

c. section

Benjamin is interested in a piece of property but is curious about its exact legal description. What's one of the best ways to find this information? a. Ask neighbors where the property boundaries are. b. Look for the point of beginning. c. Look up the latitude and longitude coordinates of the property on Google Maps. d. Reference a previous property deed.

d. Reference a previous property deed.

What's the relationship between townships and sections in the rectangular government survey system? a. Sections are divided into townships. b. Townships and sections are opposites. c. Townships and sections are synonyms. d. Townships are divided into sections.

d. Townships are divided into sections.

Kelvin isn't sure how to read this legal description, but his agent said something about reading it from right to left. Here's the description: "The north half of the northwest quarter of Section 6, Township 8 North, Range 68 west of the 5th principal meridian." What land description method did surveyors use for this piece of property? a. lot and block b. metes and bounds c. monument and benchmark d. rectangular government survey

d. rectangular government survey

Richard is interested in purchasing some rural land and included outbuildings. When reviewing the legal description, he sees the name of a principal meridian. What type of legal description is this? a. lot and block b. metes and bounds c. monument and benchmark d. rectangular government survey

d. rectangular government survey