CHAPTER 10-Legal Descriptions
What is the primary reference point in a metes and bounds description? (a) The starting point (b) The monument or permanent marker, then the point of beginning (c) The initial reference point (d) The point of first reference
(b) The monument or permanent marker, then the point of beginnin
Which method of legal description uses compass bearings to indicate the direction of boundary lines? (a) Lot and block system (b) Government survey method (c) Plat method (d) Surveyor's method
(d) Surveyor's method
All of the following statements regarding legal descriptions are correct, EXCEPT: (a) One section contains 640 acres. (b) One township contains 6 square miles. (c) One mile is 5,280 feet long. (d) One section is one mile square.
((b) One township contains 6 square miles.
. How many square feet are in one acre? (a) 43,560 (b) 43,650 (c) 45,360 (d) 45,630
(a) 43,560
Who should prepare a legal description? (a) Land surveyor (b) Attorney (c) Broker (d) Title company
(a) Land surveyor
Which term refers to the area between meridians? (a) Range (b) Tier (c) Section (d) Acre
(a) Range
Which of the various methods of legal description is considered to be the most accurate? (a) The metes and bounds method (b) The government land survey system (c) The monuments method (d) The lot and block method
(a) The metes and bounds method
How many acres are in one section? (a) 5,280 (b) 640 (c) 100 (d) 36
(b) 640
How many acres are contained in a parcel of land described by the following legal description? N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, T24S, R13E (a) 5 acres (b) 10 acres (c) 40 acres (d) 160 acres
(a) 5 acres
Which of the following contains a property described by lot and block number? (a) Recorded plat (b) Recorded deed (c) Development (d) Government survey
(a) Recorded plat
Which term refers to the area between a baseline and a line running parallel to it? (a) Tier (b) Range (c) Section (d) Acre
(a) Tier
A tract of land measures 660 feet along the highway and contains 20 acres. How deep is the tract? (a) 660 ft (b) 1,320 ft (c) 5,280 ft (d) 13,200 ft
(b) 1,320 ft
How many acres are contained in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 17, T1N, R3E? (a) 2.5 acres (b) 10 acres (c) 40 acres (d) 160 acres
(b) 10 acres
The S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14 contains how many acres? (a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 40 (d) 80
(b) 20
What is the distance between meridians? (a) 5 miles (b) 6 miles (c) 10 miles (d) 18 miles
(b) 6 miles
In a township, which section is two sections south of Section 10? (a) Section 12 (b) Section 22 (c) Section 32 (d) Section 10
(b) Section 22
A five acre parcel measures 200 feet along the front roadway. What is the depth of the property? (a) 620 feet (b) 982 feet (c) 1,089 feet (d) 1,890 feet
(c) 1,089 feet
How many sections does a township contain? (a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 36 (d) 140
(c) 36
Calculate the acreage of a parcel having the following legal description: The W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 28, T19S, R10E. (a) 2.5 acres (b) 5 acres (c) 7.5 acres (d) 10 acres
(c) 7.5 acres
Which of the following best describes a contract for sale that contains a street address instead of a legal description? (a) It is not valid under the Statute of Frauds. (b) It is valid only if witnessed. (c) It is valid, but may lead to a future dispute. (d) It is a violation of the Code of Ethics.
(c) It is valid, but may lead to a future dispute.
Property that is contained within today's residential subdivisions is normally described using which of the following methods of legal description? (a) Government Land Survey System (b) Monuments (c) Lot and Block (d) Metes and Bounds
(c) Lot and Block
A property description which reads in part "... run N 73° a distance of 26.8'; thence run E a distance of 100.43'..." is being described by using which method? (a) Government survey (b) Plat (c) Metes and bounds (d) Township
(c) Metes and bounds
Where is the starting point of a government survey in Florida? (a) Orlando (b) Jacksonville (c) Tallahassee (d) Miami
(c) Tallahassee
A parcel of land sold for $30,000 based on a rate of $2.50 per square foot. How many square feet did it contain? (a) 600 square feet (b) 1,200 square feet (c) 7,500 square feet (d) 12,000 square feet
(d) 12,000 square feet
What is the main north/south line used in the government survey method? (a) Prime meridian (b) Principal longitude (c) Principal baseline (d) Principal meridian
(d) Principal meridian
What section number is immediately south of section 1? (a) Section 2 (b) Section 6 (c) Section 36 (d) Section 12
(d) Section 12
