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Freshwater Resources

Virginia SOL ES.8

Investigate and understand how freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Explain how water influences geologic processes including soil development and karst topography.
  • Analyze how the nature of materials in the subsurface affects the water table and future availability of fresh water.
  • Evaluate how weather and human usage affect freshwater resources, including water locations, quality, and supply.
  • Explain how stream processes and dynamics affect major watershed systems in Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.