Property Ownership

The government rectangular survey system divides land into townships that are:

A6 miles × 6 miles, containing 36 sections✓ Correct
B1 mile × 1 mile, containing 640 acres
C6 acres × 6 acres, containing 36 lots
D36 miles × 36 miles, containing 6 townships

Explanation

Under the government rectangular survey system, townships are 6 miles × 6 miles = 36 square miles. Each township is divided into 36 sections, each 1 mile × 1 mile = 640 acres.

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