Earth Science I SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Earth Science I Virginia SOL test across all 12 standards and 12 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.
Earth Science I SOL practice tests
Practice Earth Science I with 306 free questions from official Virginia Department of Education released tests, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
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?
The Earth Science I Virginia SOL test is organized into 12 reporting 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. It assesses the 12 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Earth Science I cover?
Earth Science I covers 12 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 12 strands.
Where can I find Earth Science I 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 12 Earth Science I standards below.
How should I study for the Earth Science I SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 12 Earth Science I 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.