Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

How is the total land area of large agricultural operations generally measured?

1. In hectares.

2. In square feet.

3. In square metres.

4. In cubic metres.

5. In acres.

6. In yards.

The correct answer is: In hectares.

The total land area of large agricultural operations is generally measured in hectares. Hectares are commonly used to measure large areas of land, especially in agricultural contexts, as they provide a more appropriate scale for these sizable properties. While square feet and square meters are units of area measurement, they are typically used for smaller properties and would not be practical for large agricultural operations. Additionally, cubic meters would be used to measure volume rather than land area. Acres are a common unit of land measurement, but in this case, hectares are typically preferred. Yards are a unit of linear measurement and not commonly used to measure land area in this context.