Biology II Ecology SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Biology II Ecology Virginia SOL test across all 7 standards and 7 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.
Biology II Ecology SOL practice tests
Two ways to practice Biology II Ecology: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Biology II Ecology covers
Scientific and Engineering Practices
- EC.1 — Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
- EC.2 — Investigate how biotic and abiotic factors affect species distribution and biodiversity.
Energy Transfer Through Ecosystems
- EC.3 — Investigate how energy is transferred through ecosystems and the role of thermodynamics.
Matter Flow Through Ecosystems
- EC.4 — Investigate how matter flows through ecosystems via biogeochemical cycles.
Population Growth
- EC.5 — Investigate how biotic and abiotic factors influence population growth and dynamics.
Ecological Relationships and Biodiversity
- EC.6 — Investigate how ecological relationships and driving forces support biodiversity.
Natural and Anthropogenic Events
- EC.7 — Investigate how natural and anthropogenic events affect ecosystems and ecological succession.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Biology II Ecology SOL test?
The Biology II Ecology Virginia SOL test is organized into 7 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Energy Transfer Through Ecosystems, Matter Flow Through Ecosystems, Population Growth, Ecological Relationships and Biodiversity, Natural and Anthropogenic Events. It assesses the 7 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Biology II Ecology cover?
Biology II Ecology covers 7 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 7 strands.
Where can I find Biology II Ecology SOL practice tests?
The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 7 Biology II Ecology standards below.
How should I study for the Biology II Ecology SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 7 Biology II Ecology standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.