Biology I · Populations Change Through Time
Virginia SOL BIO.7
Virginia SOL BIO.7 is part of the Populations Change Through Time strand in Biology I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate how populations change over time through evolution. Below is what BIO.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice BIO.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL BIO.7 means
Investigate how populations change over time through evolution.
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.7 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A mushroom and a humpback whale are alike because both are —
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Answer: B — heterotrophic
2. Which of the following choices is not a method of preventing bacterial illnesses from spreading in a meat-processing plant?
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Answer: C — Using antibiotics to treat persons with food poisoning
3. Bivalves, such as clams, are found in salt water. The clam captures food particles from water that flows over its gills. Which of these is the best classification of the clam?
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Answer: A — A filter feeder
4. Which of these could not be a virus?
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Answer: D — A single-celled organism that carries out metabolism independently
Skills you’ll practice for BIO.7
- Use fossil records and DNA analysis to provide evidence for evolutionary change.
- Explain how genetic variation, reproductive strategies, and environmental pressures affect the survival of populations.
- Explain how natural selection is a mechanism that leads to adaptations and may result in the emergence of new species.
- Explain how biological evolution is supported by scientific evidence and explanations.
Key concepts covered by BIO.7
- fossil evidence
- DNA analysis
- evolutionary evidence
- molecular evolution
- genetic variation
- reproductive strategies
- environmental pressures
- population survival
- natural selection
- adaptation
- speciation
- Darwinian evolution
- evolutionary theory
- scientific evidence
- evolutionary mechanisms
- adaptive radiation
How to study and practice SOL BIO.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether BIO.7 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.7
What is Virginia SOL BIO.7?
SOL BIO.7 is a Biology I Standard of Learning in the Populations Change Through Time strand. It expects students to investigate how populations change over time through evolution.
What skills does SOL BIO.7 cover?
SOL BIO.7 is assessed on 4 skills: use fossil records and DNA analysis to provide evidence for evolutionary change; explain how genetic variation, reproductive strategies, and environmental pressures affect the survival of populations; explain how natural selection is a mechanism that leads to adaptations and may result in the emergence of new species; explain how biological evolution is supported by scientific evidence and explanations.
What strand of Biology I is SOL BIO.7 in?
SOL BIO.7 belongs to the Populations Change Through Time reporting strand of the Biology I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL BIO.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether BIO.7 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.