In the government survey system, how large is a standard section, and how many sit in a township?
Correct Answer
A) One square mile, with 36 sections per township
Why this is correct: In the government survey system, a standard section is one square mile (640 acres). A township is a six-mile by six-mile square containing 36 such sections. Why the other choices are wrong: 'One acre, with 640 acres per township' is wrong; a section is 640 acres, not one acre. 'Six square miles, with six sections per township' is wrong; a township is 36 square miles, not six. 'One square mile, with 640 per township' is wrong; 640 is the acres in a section, not the number of sections. Exam tip: Township = 36 sections. Section = 1 sq mi = 640 acres.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: In the government survey system, a standard section is one square mile (640 acres). A township is a six-mile by six-mile square containing 36 such sections. Why the other choices are wrong: 'One acre, with 640 acres per township' is wrong; a section is 640 acres, not one acre. 'Six square miles, with six sections per township' is wrong; a township is 36 square miles, not six. 'One square mile, with 640 per township' is wrong; 640 is the acres in a section, not the number of sections. Exam tip: Township = 36 sections. Section = 1 sq mi = 640 acres.
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