AZ Water Law and Land Descrip 20

Question 1

Surface Water Rights - are regulated thru this Doctrine, which also means “First In Time - First In Right.”

Answer 1

Doctrine of Prior Appropriation -

Surface Water Rights - First In Time - First i=In Right. This means that the First Person to Claim a “Beneficial Use” of the Water Has the Senior Right To It

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Question 2

Brings Colorado River Water to Urban Areas in Central Arizona by way of 336-Mile Canal?

Answer 2

(CAP) Central Arizona Project (CAP) -

Brings Colorado River Water to Urban Areas in Central Arizona by way of 336-Mile Canal

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Question 3

What type of Renewable Water Source replenishes groundwater using CAP?

1. In AMAs_Active Mgmt Areas (Maricopa, Pima and Pinal Counties) - _______ is responsible for replenishing groundwater using CAP water.
2. Property Owners - charged on property tax bill.

Answer 3

CAGRD - Central AZ Groundwater Replenish District - Renewable Water Source replenishes groundwater using CAP

1. _In AMAs_Active Mgmt Areas (Maricopa, Pima and Pinal Counties)_ -
   
   1. CA G RD is responsible for replenishing groundwater using CAP water.
2. Property Owners - charged on property tax bill.

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Question 4

What are the 2 Renewable Water Sources?

Answer 4

2 Renewable Water Sources are -

1. CAP - Central Arizona Project - Brings Colorado River Water to Urban Areas (336-mile canal)
2. CA G RD - Central Arizona Groundwater Replinish District - Replenished Groundwater using CAP (Colorado River water)

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Question 5

1. What was Adopted in 1980 and Established (ADWR) AZ Dept of Water Resourses
2. What 3 things is this Code Responsible for?

Answer 5

AZ - Groundwater Management Code -

• Adopted in 1980
• Established ADWR: the AZ Dept of Water Resourses (ADWR)

1. Controls Severe Overdraft - INA’s and AMA’s_Overdraft
2. Distribute Groundwater - Provide means
3. Increases Water Available - ex: CAP_Central AZ Project

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Question 6

What are the objectives of the AZ Groundwater Management Code?

Answer 6

AZ Groundwater Management Code Objectives:

1. Control Severe Overdraft: Over Pumpling of groundwater faster than it can be replaced by nature.
2. Distribution of Groundwater - Provide Means
3. Increase Water - Supply in AZ - by supplemental sources like CAP - Central AZ Project (brings Colorado River Water in)

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Question 7

What Type of Groundwater Restriction area?

1. Threatens to Exceed Areas - Irrigation uses Limited Water Supplies.
2. Irrigated Acreage Restricted but specific conservation measures are not required.

Answer 7

INA’s - Irrigation (Non-Expansive) Areas -

1. Threatens to Exceed Areas - Irrigation uses Limited Water Supplies.
2. Irrigated Acreage Restricted but specific conservation measures are not required.

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Question 8

What type of Groundwater Restriction Area is the following?

1. Excessive Overdraft Areas (Over Pumping) is occuring.
2. Areas: Pinal, Phoenix, Prescott, Santa Cruz, and Tucson

Answer 8

AMA’s - Active (Management) Areas -

1. Excessive Overdraft Areas (Over Pumping) is occuring.
2. AMA’s Areas: Pinal, Maricopa County (Phoenix), Yavapai County (Prescott), Santa Cruz County, and Pima (Tucson)
3. Rashins: Domestic (25%), Agricultural (69%), Industrial (6%)

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Question 9

Ass____ W____ S_____ P_____

Regulates Limited Groundwater supplies To Assure Water in AMA’s

Answer 9

Assured Water Supply Program -

Regulates Limited Groundwater supplies To Assure Water in AMA’s

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Question 10

Under the Assured Water Supply Program,

1. Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):
2. Ass____ Water S____ C_______ (100 years) - must be issued by _____ to Subdivider to get a P____ Re___.

Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:

1. Unint_______ Water - Supply for ____yrs
2. Fin_____ Ability - Con_____ Water D_____ System
3. Subdivison Goals - Consistent with AMA Mgmt Goals.

Answer 10

Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water) -

Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):

1. Assured Water Supply Certificate (100 years) -

must be issued by ADWR to Subdivider to get a public report.

Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:

1. Uninterruptable Water - Supply for 100 yrs
2. Financial Ability - Construct Water Delivery System
3. Subdivison Goals - Consistent with AMA Mgmt Goals.

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Question 11

Outside of an AMA

Under ADWR’s AD______ WATER SU______ PROGRAM -

1. Need Ad______ W____ Rep_____ - With PR App from ADWR
2. If Inadequate Water: Dis______ in Pur_____ Contract and Ad______

Answer 11

ADWR’s ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM -

Outside of an AMA (Active Mgmt Areas) Subdividers must provide:

With Public Report Application:

1. Adequacy Water Report - With PR App from ADWR
2. If Inadequate Water: Disclosure in Purchase Contracts and Advertising

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Question 12

What type of wells are these?

1. Wells used for Domestic Purposes, not for Irrigation. Pump capacity of 35 gpm maximum.
2. Permit required from ADWR.

Answer 12

Exempt Wells -

1. Wells used for Domestic Purposes, not for Irrigation.Pump capacity of 35 gpm maximum.
2. Permit required from ADWR.

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Question 13

When Property is Sold with Well Rights, what form must be used?

Info Needed: names, contact info, W____ Loc_____, and Ass____’s P_____ N_____.

Answer 13

Transfer of Well Rights -

1. Transfer Form - filed with ADWR when Property Sold
   * Info Needed - Names, Contact Info, Well Location, and Assessor’s Parcel Number.

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Question 14

Adj_______ of Water Rights

1. Court process - to Determine Extent and Priority of Water Rights (Doctrine of Prior Appropriation) in the Gila River/Little Colorado River System.
2. Well Owner’s (Claim) - must be Filed to be Included in Court’s Decision.

Answer 14

Adjudication of Water Rights -

1. Court process - to Determine Extent and Priority of Water Rights (Doctrine of Prior Appropriation) in the Gila River/Little Colorado River System.
2. Well Owner’s (Claim) - must be Filed to be Included in Court’s Decision.

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Question 15

This Code creates Two Types of Areas for Groundwater Restrictions.

Answer 15

Arizona Groundwater Management Code

2 Groundwater Restrictions -

INA’s - Irrigation Non-expansion Areas - Areas where irrigation uses Threaten To Exceed Limited Water Supplies

AMA’s - Active Management Areas - Areas where Excessive Overdraft (Over Pumping) Occurs. AMA’s in Phoenix, Pinal, Prescott, Santa Cruz, and Tucson.

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Question 16

What type of water rights are these?

1. Irrigation Grandfathered Rights - Land irrigated from 19__ to 19__.
2. Type-1 Non-Irrigation Rights - Water Re___ from Irrigation can be used for In_____ or Sub______
3. Type-2 Non-Irrigation Rights - Based on His_____ Groundwater Pumping such as Live____ Watering, In_____, or G___ C_____. May be Sold Seperately.

Answer 16

Grandfathered Water Rights -

1. Irrigation Grandfathered Rights - Land was irrigated from 1975 to 1980.
2. Type-1 Non-Irrigation Rights - Water Retired from Irrigation can be used for Industry or Subdivision
3. Type-2 Non-Irrigation Rights - Based on Historical Groundwater Pumping such as Livestock watering, Industry, or Golf Course. May be Sold Seperately.

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Question 17

What type of Irrigation right is the following?

1. Land must have been “IRRIGATED” from 1975 to 1980.
2. Allows Irrigation to Specific Acreage

Answer 17

Irrigation - Grandfathered Right - (75-80)

1. Land must have been “irrigated” from 1975 to 1980.
2. Allows Irrigation to Specific Acreage
3. Not Sold Seperately

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Question 18

What type of Water right is this?

1. Water use Retired from Irrigation
2. Can be used for Industry (Mfg Goods) or Subdivision.

Answer 18

Non-Irrigation Rights - Type 1 - (Retired; Industry or Subdivision)

1. Water use Retired from Irrigation
2. Can be used for Industry (Mfg Goods) or Subdivision.
3. Not Sold Seperately

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Question 19

What type of Water Right is this?

1. Historical Groundwater Pumping for a Non-Irrigation use such as Livestock Watering, Industry, or Golf Course.
2. May be** **Sold Separately from land

Answer 19

Type 2 - Non-Irrigation Right - (Livestock, Industry, or Golf Course)

1. Historical Groundwater Pumping for a Non-Irrigation use such as Livestock Watering, Industry, or Golf Course.
2. May be** **Sold Separately from land

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Question 20

Method of Describing Property Boundaries using Distances and Compass Directions from Point to Point.

Requires:

Point of Beginning, Distance/Direction between points, Closure must Begin and End at Same Point

Answer 20

Metes and Bounds -

Method of Describing Property Boundaries using Distances and Compass Directions from Point to Point.

Requires:

Point of Beginning, Distance/Direction between points, Closure must Begin and End at Same Point

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Question 21

Recorded Plat Map or Lot & Block -

1. Subdivision Map - that shows the Loc____ and Boun____ of Individual Parcels (Platted) and is R______ with County Recorder’s Office.
2. Area Mapped - P__ M__ that ID’s Parcels by L__ & B____ numbers.
3. “Sm_____ Parcels” use ths method. Most common in Populated Areas.

Plat - Means to make a map

Answer 21

Recorded Plat Map or Lot & Block -

1. Subdivision map - that shows the Location and Boundaries of individual parcels (platted) and is “Recorded” with County Recorder’s Office.
2. Area mapped - Plat Map ID’s Parcels by Lot & Block numbers.
3. “Smallest Parcels” use ths method. Most common in Populated Areas

Plat - Means to make a map

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Question 22

Method of Land Description based on Survey Lines that Runs North to South (Up/Down) and East to West (Right/Left).

• Used to Describe Largest Parcels of Land.

Answer 22

Rectangular/Gov Survey aka PL SS - Public Land Survey System -

Method of Land Description based on Survey Lines that Runs North to South (Up/Down) and East to West (Right/Left).

• Used to Describe Largest Parcels of Land.

Chap 20

Question 23

Point beginning at the Intersection of Gila and Salt Rivers is for what Type of Survey and used for Largest Parcels?

Answer 23

Rectangular/Government Survey aka Public Land Survey System (PLSS) -

Point beginning at the Intersection of Gila and Salt Rivers (Used for Largest Parcels)

Chap 20

Question 24

Which way does the baseline run?

Answer 24

Baseline -

Runs east to west (right/left) - horizontal

Chap 20

Question 25

Principle Meridian runs which way?

Answer 25

**Principle Meridian -** **Runs North and South (Up/down)**. Same as range lines **Chap 20**

Question 26

**Strips** that Run **Every 6 miles from Principle Meridian**, **North and South**

Answer 26

**Ranges** **(Run North and South)** - **Strips that Run Every 6 miles from Principle Meridian**, **North and South (up/down)**. **Chap 20**

Question 27

**North and South Strips** from the Principle Meridian, **Run Every 6 miles** are called?

Answer 27

**Range (Strips) -** **North and South Strips** from Principle Meridian **Every 6 miles.****Numbered from principle meridian (left to right)** **Chap 20**

Question 28

**Townships -** **\_\_ Miles by\_\_ Miles which is __ Miles Squared Parcels**, Township lines **run E\_\_\_ to W\_\_\_, same as Baseline.**

Answer 28

**Townships -** **6 Miles by 6 Miles which is _36 Miles Squared_ Parcels**, Township lines **run East to West, same as Baseline.** **Townships - Numbered** **up from baseline.** **Chap 20**

Question 29

**How many sections in a township?**

Answer 29

**Townships** - **36 Sections** - 1 mile by 1 mile; 640 acres each. **Chap 20**

Question 30

**An East-West row of townships is called?**

Answer 30

**Tier -** An East-West Row of Townships **Chap 20**

Question 31

Parcel of land (1 mile x 1 mile) containing 640 acres.

Answer 31

**Section** - 1. **Parcel** of land - **1 mile by 1 mile** **square** containing **640 acres.** 2. **Township has 36 Sections** **_Partioning of Sections_** **1/4 Section =** 160 Acres **1/4 of 1/4 Section** = 40 Acres **1/4 of 1/4 of 1/4 Section** = 10 Acres **Chap 20**

Question 32

**When Writing and Plotting Descriptions** 1. Start with **Smallest Parcel and work to Largest**. Draw Left to Right (Create Picture) - **_is called?_** 2. Start with **Largest Area and Work Backwards** to Smallest Area (Right to Left) (SAY). - **_is called?_**

Answer 32

**Writing and Plotting Descriptions -** 1. **_Diagram_** - Start with **Smallest Parcel and work to Largest**. Draw Left to Right (Create Picture) 2. **_Description_** - Start with **Largest Area and Work Backwards** to Smallest Area (Right to Left) (Say). **Chap 20**

Question 33

**Corrections -** What is **Made Every __ Miles North** (up from bottom of state) **to Re-Establish __ Mile Seperation?**

Answer 33

**Corrections -** **Made Every 24 Miles North** (**up from bottom of state) to Re-Establish 6 Mile Seperation of Range Lines.** **Chap 20**

Question 34

**Check** **Parcel of Land** **\_\_ Miles Square (\_\_ x \_\_) and Contains __ Townships. Has 576 square miles.**

Answer 34

**Check -** **Parcel of Land** **which is 24 Miles Square (24 x 24)** and **Contains 16 Townships. Has 576 square miles.** **Chap 20**

Question 35

**Correction Township** 1. **Pieces of Land Distorted to Correct** for the **Earth's Curvature.** 2. **Contains** **\_\_ Standard Sections** (640 acres each), and **\_\_ Fractional Sections.** 3. **Corrections Effect - N\_\_\_ (up) and W\_\_\_ (left) sides** 4. **Fractional Sections - 1-\_ and 18-\_\_ and 30-\_\_**

Answer 35

**Correction Township -** 1. **Pieces of Land Distorted to Correct** for the **Earth's Curvature.** 2. **Contains** **\_\_ Standard Sections** (640 acres each), and **\_\_ Fractional Sections.** 3. **Corrections Effect - North (up) and West (left) sides** 4. **Fractional Sections - 1-7 and 18-19 and 30-31** **Chap 20**

Question 36

Corrections **affect Sections Across Which Sides** and **What Are Fractional Section Numbers**?

Answer 36

**Fractional Sections for Correction** 1. **_Affected Sections_ - North (top)** and **West (left) Sides**. 2. **_Fractional Sections_ - 1-7, 18-19, 30-31.** **Chap 20**

Question 37

**_Conversions for Reference (Memorize):_** 1. **_1 mile_** = 5,280 feet - 1,760 yards 2. **_1 Acre_** - 43,560 sqft 3. **_Section_** = 1 sq mile (5280x5280ft) = 640 acres 4. **_Township_** - 6X6 miles square(36sq miles) = 36 Sections 5. **_Check_** = 24x24 miles sq (576sq miles) = 16 townships 6. **_1 yard_** = 3 ft 7. **_1 sq yard_** = 9 sqft 8. **_1/4 of Section_** = 640/4 = 160 acres

Answer 37

**_Conversions for Reference (Memorize):_** 1. **_1 mile_** = 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards 2. **_1 Acre_** - 43,560 sqft 3. **_Section_** = 1 sq mile (5280x5280ft) = 640 acres 4. **_Township_** - 6 miles square(36sq miles) = 36 Sections 5. **_Check_** = 24X24 miles sq = 16 townships 6. **_1 yard_** = 3 ft 7. **_1 sq yard_** = 9 sqft 8. **_1/4 of Section_** = 640/4 = 160 acres **Chap 20**

Question 38

**Wastewater** that has been **Treated for Re-Use**

Answer 38

**Effluent -** **Wastewater** that has been **Treated for Re-Use** **Chap 20**

Question 39

What are **two categories of water**?

Answer 39

**Surface and Ground Water -** **State regulates** **_Surface Water Rights_** through **Doctrine of Prior Appropriation (First In Time - First In Right)** **_Groundwater_ is Located Underground in _Large Aquifers_** **Chap 20**

Question 40

**These Groundwater Restrictions are Covered by What Code?** 1. **_Irrigation Non-Expansion Areas (INA's)_** 1. **Irrigation Areas** - **Threatens to Exceed** Limited Water Supply 2. **Irrigated Acreage** - Restricted, but **Specific Conservation Measures** are **Not Required.** 1. **_Active Management Areas (AMA's)_** 1. Areas where **Excessive** **Overdraft occurring**, AMA's in **Santa Cruz, Tucson, Pinal, Phoenix, Prescott.** 2. Ground Water Rashins: - * Domestic 25% - * Agricultural 69% - * Industrial 6%

Answer 40

**Arizona Groundwater Management Code** **Groundwater Restrictions - 2 Types** - 1. **_Irrigation Non-Expansion Areas (INA's)_** 1. **Irrigation Areas** - **Threatens to Exceed** Limited Water Supply 2. **Irrigated Acreage** - Restricted, but **Specific Conservation** measures are **Not Required.** 1. **_Active Management Areas (AMA's)_** 1. Areas where **Excessive** **Overdraft occurring**, AMA's in **Santa Cruz, Tucson, Pinal, Phoenix, Prescott.** 2. Ground Water Rashins * **Domestic 25% -** * **Agricultural 69% -** * **Industrial 6%** **Chap 20**

Question 41

**Section** - 1. **Parcel** **of Land** - **\_\_ Mile by __ Mile** **Square** containing **\_\_\_\_ Acres.** 2. **Township has 36 Sections**

Answer 41

**Section** - 1. **Parcel** **of Land** - **1 Mile by 1 Mile** **Square** containing **640 Acres.** 2. **Township has 36 Sections** **_Partioning of Sections_** **1/4 Section =** 160 Acres **1/4 of 1/4 Section** = 40 Acres **1/4 of 1/4 of 1/4 Section** = 10 Acres **Chap 20**

Question 42

What is a **Parcel of Land** **which is 24 Miles Square (24 x 24) and Contains 16 Townships**?

Answer 42

**Check -** **Parcel of Land** **which is 24 Miles Square (24 x 24) and Contains 16 Townships** **Chap 20**

Question 43

**Corrections for Earth's Curvature** - 1. **R\_\_\_ lines** converge toward the earth's poles. **They _DON'T_ maintain a __ mile separation.** 2. **_Corrections_** - **Made every 24 miles** - **N\_\_\_ from bottom of state** to **re-establish __ mile separations**.

Answer 43

**Corrections for Earth's Curvature** - 1. **Range lines** converge toward the earth's poles. They **_DON'T_ maintain a 6-mile separation.** 2. **_Corrections_** - **Made every 24 miles** - **_North_ from bottom of state** to **re-establish 6 mile** **separations.** **Chap 20**

Question 44

**Corrections for Earth's Curvature** - * **Range Lines - Don't maintain __ Mile** **Seperation** towards poles * **Made Every __ Miles North from B\_\_\_\_ of State** to Re-establish 6 Miles Seperation. **_Other Info to Remember_** **C\_\_\_\_** - is a **Parcel 24 Miles Square (24x24**) and **contains __ Townships**

Answer 44

**Corrections for Earth's Curvature** - * **Range Lines - Don't maintain 6 Mile Seperation** towards poles * **Made Every 24 Miles north from Bottom of State** to Re-Establish 6 Miles Seperation. **_Other Info to Remember_** "**_Check_**" is a **Parcel 24 Miles Square (24x24)** and **contains 16 Townships** **Chap 20**

Question 45

**Assured Water Supply Program -** **_Subdivider/Water Provider (Must demonstrate):_** 1. **Uninteruptable W\_\_\_ S\_\_\_ -****\_\_\_ years** 2. **Water D\_\_\_\_\_ System - Fin\_\_\_\_ Ab\_\_\_\_** to **Con\_\_\_\_\_** 3. **_AMA Mgmt Goals / Subdivision Goals_** - **consistant**

Answer 45

**Assured Water Supply Program - _Subdivider/Water Provider (Must demonstrate):_** 1. **_Uninteruptable Water Supply-_** **100 years** 2. **_Water Delivery System -_** **Financial Ability** to **Construct** 3. **_AMA Mgmt Goals / Subdivision Goals_** - **consistant** **Chap 20**

Question 46

**Rectangular/Government Survey** also know as \_\_\_\_\_? **Method of Land Description Based on Survey Lines** that run North to South and East to West. **This Method is used to Describe "Largest Parcels."** **Chap 20**

Answer 46

**Public Land Survey System (PLSS) - Rectangular- Government Survey** **Method of Land Description** **Based on Survey Lines** that run North to South and East to West. **This Method is used to Describe "Largest Parcels."** **Chap 20**

Question 47

What **Certificate Must Be Issued by ADWR to Subdivider** to **get a Public Report and Assure Water Supply in AMAs**?

Answer 47

**Assured Water Supply -Certificate of (100 years)** - **Certificate** **Issued by ADWR** **to Subdivider** to **get a Public Report and Assure Water Supply in AMAs** **Chap 20**

Question 48

What is a **Another Name for Rectangular/Government Survey**?

Answer 48

**PLSS\_Public Land Survey System -** Another name for **Rectangular/Government Survey** **Chap 20**

Question 49

What is a another name for Rectangular/Government Survey?

Answer 49

**PLSS\_Public Land Survey System -** Another name for Rectangular/Government Survey **Chap 20**

Question 50

Under the **Assured Water Supply Program**, 1. **What Must Be Issued in order To Get Public Report in an AMA**,

Answer 50

**Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water)** - **Public Report Issued - inside an AMA** **(must obtain):** 1. **_Certificate of Assured Water Supply (100 years)_** - Must be **Issued by _ADWR_ to Subdivider to Get a Public Report.** **Chap 20**

Question 51

**Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water)** - **Public Report Issued - inside an AMA** **(must obtain):** **_Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:_** 1. **Uninterruptable Water** - **\_\_\_ yrs Supply (Assured Water Supply Cert from ADWR)** 2. **Water Delivery System** - **F\_\_\_\_ Ab\_\_\_ to C\_\_\_\_\_** 3. **_Subdivison Goals_** - **consistent with** **AMA Mgmt Goals.**

Answer 51

**Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water)** - **Public Report Issued - inside an AMA** **(must obtain):** **_Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:_** 1. **_Uninterruptable Water_** - **100 yrs Supply (Cert of Assured Water Supply from ADWR)** 2. **_Water Delivery System_** - **Financial Ability to Contruct** 3. **_Subdivison Goals_** - **consistent with** **AMA Mgmt Goals.** **Chap 20**

Question 52

**Section** - 1. **Parcel** of land - **\_\_ mile by __ mile** **square** containing **\_\_\_\_ acres.** 2. **Township has 36 Sections**

Answer 52

**Section** - 1. **Parcel** of land - **1 mile by 1 mile** **square** containing **640 acres.** 2. **Township has 36 Sections** **_Partioning of Sections_** **1/4 Section =** 160 Acres **1/4 of 1/4 Section** = 40 Acres **1/4 of 1/4 of 1/4 Section** = 10 Acres **Chap 20**

Question 53

**Check -** Parcel of land **which is ___ miles square (\_\_ x \_\_)** and **contains __ townships**

Answer 53

**Check -** Parcel of land **which is 24 miles square (24 x 24)** and **contains 16 townships** **Chap 20**