Property Ownership
A Massachusetts land survey identifies the property's 'metes and bounds' description. 'Metes' refers to:
AThe boundaries' starting and ending points
BDistances and directions of the boundary lines✓ Correct
CThe property's natural features (rivers, hills)
DThe measurement of buildings on the property
Explanation
In a metes and bounds description, 'metes' refers to the measurements (distances and directions/bearings) of each boundary line segment. 'Bounds' refers to the boundaries themselves (monuments, adjacent properties, etc.).
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