Grade 8 - World Geography · Globalization
Virginia SOL WG.16
Virginia SOL WG.16 is part of the Globalization strand in Grade 8 - World Geography (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the impact of growing global interdependence. Below is what WG.16 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WG.16 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WG.16 means
Understand the impact of growing global interdependence.
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.16 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have been most accurately mapped?
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Answer: F — Europe
2. A table lists major centers of culture and trade as follows: Europe: London, Paris North America: New York, Los Angeles Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
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Answer: D — Toronto in North America
3. In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country?
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Answer: J — Yugoslavia
4. Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
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Answer: A — Islam
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Skills you’ll practice for WG.16
- Examine factors that influence the distribution of economic activities and trade.
- Analyze global trade and communication networks.
Key concepts covered by WG.16
- economic distribution
- global trade
- trade factors
- economic geography
- global trade networks
- communication networks
- globalization
How to study and practice SOL WG.16
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WG.16 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.16
What is Virginia SOL WG.16?
SOL WG.16 is a Grade 8 - World Geography Standard of Learning in the Globalization strand. It expects students to understand the impact of growing global interdependence.
What skills does SOL WG.16 cover?
SOL WG.16 is assessed on 2 skills: examine factors that influence the distribution of economic activities and trade; analyze global trade and communication networks.
What strand of Grade 8 - World Geography is SOL WG.16 in?
SOL WG.16 belongs to the Globalization reporting strand of the Grade 8 - World Geography Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL WG.16?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WG.16 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.