Biology I · Classification Systems
Virginia SOL BIO.6
Virginia SOL BIO.6 is part of the Classification Systems strand in Biology I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use modern classification systems to organize and study organisms. Below is what BIO.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice BIO.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL BIO.6 means
Use modern classification systems to organize and study organisms.
Practice Biology I SOL questions
Free Biology I questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on BIO.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Fossils help scientists classify extinct species and determine their relationships to current species. Fossils provide the most information about extinct species’ —
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Answer: B — structures
2. Data about the climate in an ecosystem were collected for 30 years. Which hypothesis about a population of eagles could be made based on the climate data collected?
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Answer: A — Eagle chick survival is directly related to annual rainfall amounts.
3. Which of these organisms contains no specialized cells?
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Answer: A — Paramecium
4. Which of the following organisms would be expected to contain no true tissues?
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Answer: A — Sponge
Skills you’ll practice for BIO.6
- Compare structural and biochemical similarities and differences among organisms.
- Use fossil record interpretation to classify organisms.
- Use developmental stages in different organisms to classify organisms.
- Identify the three domains (Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya) based on characteristics of organisms.
- Compare and differentiate the functions and processes of protists, fungi, plants, and animals within the Eukarya kingdoms.
- Explain how systems of classification adapt to new scientific discoveries.
Key concepts covered by BIO.6
- structural comparison
- biochemical comparison
- taxonomy
- morphology
- fossil record
- paleontology
- relative dating
- absolute dating
- developmental stages
- embryology
- ontogeny
- comparative embryology
- domains
- Archaea
- Bacteria
- Eukarya
- taxonomic hierarchy
- protists
- fungi
- plants
- animals
- kingdom comparison
- classification systems
- taxonomic revision
- phylogenetics
- molecular phylogeny
How to study and practice SOL BIO.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether BIO.6 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 BIO.6
What is Virginia SOL BIO.6?
SOL BIO.6 is a Biology I Standard of Learning in the Classification Systems strand. It expects students to use modern classification systems to organize and study organisms.
What skills does SOL BIO.6 cover?
SOL BIO.6 is assessed on 6 skills: compare structural and biochemical similarities and differences among organisms; use fossil record interpretation to classify organisms; use developmental stages in different organisms to classify organisms; identify the three domains (Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya) based on characteristics of organisms; compare and differentiate the functions and processes of protists, fungi, plants, and animals within the Eukarya kingdoms; explain how systems of classification adapt to new scientific discoveries.
What strand of Biology I is SOL BIO.6 in?
SOL BIO.6 belongs to the Classification Systems reporting strand of the Biology I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL BIO.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether BIO.6 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.