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A township contains how many acres in total?

Correct Answer

B) 23,040 acres

Why this is correct: Under the Rectangular Survey System, a standard township is a 6-mile by 6-mile square containing 36 sections. Each section is 1 square mile, or 640 acres. Total township acres = 36 sections * 640 acres per section = 23040 acres. Why the other choices are wrong: 640 acres is one section. 5,760 acres is the area of 9 sections (9 * 640). 36,000 acres is not a standard calculation. Exam tip: Township = 36 sections = 23040 acres. Section = 640 acres. Quarter Section = 160 acres.

Answer Options
A
640 acres
B
23,040 acres
C
5,760 acres
D
36,000 acres

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Why this is correct: Under the Rectangular Survey System, a standard township is a 6-mile by 6-mile square containing 36 sections. Each section is 1 square mile, or 640 acres. Total township acres = 36 sections * 640 acres per section = 23040 acres. Why the other choices are wrong: 640 acres is one section. 5,760 acres is the area of 9 sections (9 * 640). 36,000 acres is not a standard calculation. Exam tip: Township = 36 sections = 23040 acres. Section = 640 acres. Quarter Section = 160 acres.

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