Grade 8 - World Geography · Rural and Urban Migration and Development
Virginia SOL WG.15
Virginia SOL WG.15 is part of the Rural and Urban Migration and Development strand in Grade 8 - World Geography (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze patterns of rural and urban migration and development. Below is what WG.15 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WG.15 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WG.15 means
Analyze patterns of rural and urban migration and development.
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.15 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —
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Answer: A — Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface
2. The Korean Peninsula is divided along approximately the 38° North latitude line. This peninsula has been divided as the result of —
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Answer: G — a political dispute
3. Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
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Answer: C — Region
4. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Dome of the Rock, and the Western Wall are all located in the same city. Which city contains these three religious monuments?
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Answer: D — Jerusalem
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Skills you’ll practice for WG.15
- Apply the concepts of site and situation to major cities in each region.
- Explain how the functions of towns and cities have changed over time.
Key concepts covered by WG.15
- site and situation
- urban geography
- city location analysis
- urban functions
- city evolution
- urban development
How to study and practice SOL WG.15
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WG.15 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.15
What is Virginia SOL WG.15?
SOL WG.15 is a Grade 8 - World Geography Standard of Learning in the Rural and Urban Migration and Development strand. It expects students to analyze patterns of rural and urban migration and development.
What skills does SOL WG.15 cover?
SOL WG.15 is assessed on 2 skills: apply the concepts of site and situation to major cities in each region; explain how the functions of towns and cities have changed over time.
What strand of Grade 8 - World Geography is SOL WG.15 in?
SOL WG.15 belongs to the Rural and Urban Migration and Development reporting strand of the Grade 8 - World Geography Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL WG.15?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WG.15 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.