Grade 3 History · Geography
Virginia SOL 3.2
Virginia SOL 3.2 is part of the Geography strand in Grade 3 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students locate and describe major geographic features of continents and oceans. Below is what 3.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.2 means
Locate and describe major geographic features of continents and oceans.
Practice Grade 3 History SOL questions
Free Grade 3 History questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Where was Timbuktu located?
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Answer: C — Mali
2. Because they lived on peninsulas and islands, many ancient Greeks became —
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Answer: A — fishermen
3. Which two areas were located along the Mediterranean Sea?
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Answer: C — Rome and Greece
4. During colonial times, the Powhatan lived mostly in what is now —
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Answer: D — Virginia
Skills you’ll practice for 3.2
- Locate and describe the seven continents and the five oceans.
- Locate and describe the equator, the Prime Meridian, and the four hemispheres.
Key concepts covered by 3.2
- continents
- oceans
- geographic location
- description
- equator
- Prime Meridian
- hemispheres
- geographic coordinates
How to study and practice SOL 3.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 3 History standards in Geography
- 3.3 — Describe major geographic features of ancient societies on a world map.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.2
What is Virginia SOL 3.2?
SOL 3.2 is a Grade 3 History Standard of Learning in the Geography strand. It expects students to locate and describe major geographic features of continents and oceans.
What skills does SOL 3.2 cover?
SOL 3.2 is assessed on 2 skills: locate and describe the seven continents and the five oceans; locate and describe the equator, the Prime Meridian, and the four hemispheres.
What strand of Grade 3 History is SOL 3.2 in?
SOL 3.2 belongs to the Geography reporting strand of the Grade 3 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.2 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.