Grade 8 - World Geography · Culture
Virginia SOL WG.14
Virginia SOL WG.14 is part of the Culture strand in Grade 8 - World Geography (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students determine cultural patterns and interactions across time and place. Below is what WG.14 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WG.14 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WG.14 means
Determine cultural patterns and interactions across time and place.
Practice Grade 8 - World Geography SOL questions
Free Grade 8 - World Geography questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on WG.14 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A region is described as having sparse vegetation, little rainfall, and plants adapted to conserve water. In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
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Answer: D — Arid
2. The coordinate location 30° North latitude, 120° East longitude is located within which continent?
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Answer: F — Asia
3. Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?
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Answer: B — Field work
4. Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
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Answer: J — Brazil
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Skills you’ll practice for WG.14
- Identify and describe characteristics that contribute to cultural identity, cultural groups, and cultural landscapes.
- Explain intellectual exchanges among cultures in science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, art, and literature.
Key concepts covered by WG.14
- cultural identity
- cultural groups
- cultural landscapes
- cultural characteristics
- intellectual exchange
- cultural diffusion
- intercultural communication
- science
- geography
- mathematics
- philosophy
- medicine
- art
- literature
How to study and practice SOL WG.14
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WG.14 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL WG.14
What is Virginia SOL WG.14?
SOL WG.14 is a Grade 8 - World Geography Standard of Learning in the Culture strand. It expects students to determine cultural patterns and interactions across time and place.
What skills does SOL WG.14 cover?
SOL WG.14 is assessed on 2 skills: identify and describe characteristics that contribute to cultural identity, cultural groups, and cultural landscapes; explain intellectual exchanges among cultures in science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, art, and literature.
What strand of Grade 8 - World Geography is SOL WG.14 in?
SOL WG.14 belongs to the Culture reporting strand of the Grade 8 - World Geography Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL WG.14?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WG.14 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.