Property Ownership
New Mexico is divided into sections under the Public Land Survey System (rectangular survey). How many acres are in a section?
A160 acres
B320 acres
C640 acres✓ Correct
D1,280 acres
Explanation
Under the rectangular survey system, a township is divided into 36 sections, each containing 640 acres (one square mile). A quarter section = 160 acres; a quarter-quarter section = 40 acres.
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