Property Ownership
A 'benchmark' in surveying is:
AA standard measure of a property's market value
BA reference point with a known elevation used as a basis for elevation measurements✓ Correct
CA legal standard for determining property line disputes
DThe industry standard for comparable property sales
Explanation
In surveying, a benchmark is a permanent reference point with a known elevation (above sea level) established by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) or other authority. Surveyors use benchmarks as reference points when measuring property elevations.
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