What does the term 'hundred blocks' refer to in this system?

• A. An arbitrary zoning district.
• B. A measurement of distance in miles.
• C. An outdated term no longer in use.
• D. A standardized interval of street blocks used to describe location along a major street.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that a hundred blocks is a way to describe location along a major street by using standardized block-sized segments. Instead of giving exact addresses or miles, officers say something like the 300 block of Main Street to indicate a location several hundred blocks from a known starting point. This system gives a quick, consistent sense of how far along that street a place is, which helps with map reading, dispatch, and routing.

It isn’t an arbitrary zoning district, and it isn’t measured in miles. It’s not an outdated term either; it’s a current, practical method used to describe location along a primary thoroughfare.