Which of the following is included in the legal concept of land?

• A. The surface of the earth and all natural things permanently attached to the earth
• B. Air rights only
• C. Water rights only
• D. All movable property on the surface

Answer: (A)

In property law, land includes what’s on the surface and anything permanently attached to the earth by nature. That means the surface itself plus natural elements fixed to it—like trees and minerals—are considered part of the land. Air rights and water rights are separate interests tied to the property, not the land itself, and movable property on the surface isn’t part of land because it can be removed without changing the land. So the description that covers the surface and permanent natural attachments best matches what land includes.