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Earth Science I SOL Prep

Earth Science I covers 12 Virginia SOL standards across 12 strands. SOL Prep turns every one of them into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and practice questions.

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What Earth Science I covers

Scientific and Engineering Practices

  • ES.1 — Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.

Origin and Evolution of the Universe

  • ES.2 — Understand scientific concepts related to the origin and evolution of the universe.

Earth in the Solar System

  • ES.3 — Investigate and understand that Earth is unique in our solar system.

Minerals

  • ES.4 — Investigate and understand major rock-forming and ore minerals.

Rocks and the Rock Cycle

  • ES.5 — Investigate and understand the transformation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

Resource Use

  • ES.6 — Investigate and understand the complexity of resource use.

Plate Tectonics

  • ES.7 — Investigate and understand plate tectonic theory explaining Earth's internal and external geologic processes.

Freshwater Resources

  • ES.8 — Investigate and understand how freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity.

History and Evolution of Earth and Life

  • ES.9 — Investigate and understand aspects of Earth's history and evolution through rocks and fossils.

Oceans

  • ES.10 — Investigate and understand oceans as complex, dynamic systems subject to long- and short-term variations.

Atmosphere

  • ES.11 — Investigate and understand the atmosphere as a complex, dynamic system subject to long- and short-term variations.

Weather and Climate

  • ES.12 — Investigate and understand Earth's weather and climate as a result of the interaction of the sun's energy with the atmosphere, oceans, and land.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Earth Science I SOL test?

Earth Science I is organized into 12 strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Origin and Evolution of the Universe, Earth in the Solar System, Minerals, Rocks and the Rock Cycle, Resource Use, Plate Tectonics, Freshwater Resources, History and Evolution of Earth and Life, Oceans, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate.

How many standards does Earth Science I cover?

Earth Science I covers 12 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 12 strands.