Deck 6: Legal Descriptions

Question 1

Metes and bounds descriptions are used to measure irregularly shaped parcels of land.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The global positioning system (GPS) consists of 376 radio towers that can be used to pinpoint any spot.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

An informal property description consists of:

A) metes and bounds.
B) township and range.
C) street address or mailing address.
D) lot and block.

Answer 3

street address or mailing address.

Question 4

What does NE1/4, NW1/4 stand for?

A) The northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of a section
B) A quarter section in the northeast/northwest direction
C) A quarter section in the northwest of Nebraska
D) 360 acres

Question 5

Metes and bounds descriptions begin at a point of origin, which can be:

A) a monument.
B) a natural marker, such as a tree or rock.
C) an artificial marker, such as a stake or metal rod.
D) all of above.

Question 6

The calls on a metes and bounds description:

A) tell you who owns the land.
B) tell you the building setback lines.
C) tell you how to walk the perimeter of the tract being described.
D) tell you where the plat map is filed.

Question 7

A plat map shows:

A) the size and location of the lots and blocks in a subdivision.
B) the name of a subdivision.
C) usually the streets in a subdivision.
D) all of the above.

Question 8

The loss of land by wind or water is called:

A) adverse possession.
B) accretion.
C) erosion.
D) easement by prescription.

Question 9

If a property owner's land is on a lake, where is his or her property line?

A) At the edge of the water
B) At the middle of the lake
C) At the average high water mark of the lake
D) At a point 10 feet from the shore

Question 10

A line, point, or surface that serves as a reference point from which a distance, depth, or elevation can be measured is called:

A) an accretion.
B) a datum.
C) a dereliction.
D) a reliction.

Question 11

A topographical map shows:

A) the surface elevations of a piece of land.
B) the names of the owners of each parcel of land.
C) any restrictions that a developer has placed on a property.
D) where improvements are located on a property.

Question 12

A surveyor's chain is made up of 100 links, each being 7.92 inches. How long is a surveyor's chain?

A) 79 feet
B) 66 feet
C) 100 feet
D) 48 feet

Question 13

A legal description:

A) must enable a qualified surveyor to locate the exact boundaries of a property.
B) must be included in all deeds.
C) can use the United States Rectangular Government Survey System.
D) all of the above.

Question 14

Correction lines, which compensate for the curvature of the earth:

A) are drawn every 24 miles (every fourth township).
B) are drawn every 360 miles.
C) are drawn in each rectangle.
D) are drawn in every other rectangle.

Question 15

The last call in a metes and bounds description:

A) begins at the point of origin.
B) is set by state law.
C) ends at the point of origin.
D) describes any adjoiners.

Question 16

Name several problems that could arise by using street addresses to describe real property.

Question 17

If there are 640 acres in each section, how many acres are in a quarter of a section?

Question 18

Define the term "metes" and the term "bounds."

Question 19

There are several items that a surveyor should consider when preparing a property description. Name two of these items other than direction orientation.

Question 20

What is an air lot?

Question 21

Discuss elevations and vertical land descriptions.

Question 22

Discuss the United States Rectangular Government Survey System. Include definitions of baselines, principal meridians, townships, sections, government lots, and range lines. Discuss the differences between the United States Rectangular Government Survey System and the metes and bounds survey system.