Earth Science II Advanced Survey · Geospatial Analytics
Virginia SOL ESII.2
Virginia SOL ESII.2 is part of the Geospatial Analytics strand in Earth Science II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand the use of geospatial analytics to simplify complex situations and guide scientific decision-making. Below is what ESII.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice ESII.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL ESII.2 means
Investigate and understand the use of geospatial analytics to simplify complex situations and guide scientific decision-making.
Skills you’ll practice for ESII.2
- Interpret maps in terms of decimal degrees and sexagesimal degrees.
- Explain factors (geographical, political, and practical) that affect the construction of time zones.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the merits and limitations of longitude and latitude compared to horizontal and vertical datums for an intended purpose.
- Compare map projections when determining the appropriate map for a specific need.
- Determine the different map attributes (scale, elevation interval, and land attributes) needed for a specific purpose of the map.
- Compare different satellite imagery for an intended purpose.
- Develop a map based on direct observation and/or technology that supports an explanation, predicts phenomena, analyzes a system, and/or solves a problem.
- Explain how Global Positioning System satellites are used to calculate positions on the surface of Earth.
Key concepts covered by ESII.2
- map interpretation
- decimal degrees
- sexagesimal degrees
- geospatial coordinates
- time zone construction
- geographical factors
- political factors
- practical factors
- longitude/latitude
- horizontal/vertical datums
- claim evaluation
- geospatial comparison
- map projection comparison
- map selection
- geospatial analysis
- map attributes
- scale determination
- elevation interval
- land attributes
- satellite imagery comparison
- remote sensing
- map development
- direct observation
- geospatial technology
- problem-solving
- GPS satellites
- position calculation
- geospatial positioning
- Earth surface coordinates
How to study and practice SOL ESII.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether ESII.2 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 ESII.2
What is Virginia SOL ESII.2?
SOL ESII.2 is a Earth Science II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Geospatial Analytics strand. It expects students to investigate and understand the use of geospatial analytics to simplify complex situations and guide scientific decision-making.
What skills does SOL ESII.2 cover?
SOL ESII.2 is assessed on 8 skills: interpret maps in terms of decimal degrees and sexagesimal degrees; explain factors (geographical, political, and practical) that affect the construction of time zones; make, support, and evaluate a claim about the merits and limitations of longitude and latitude compared to horizontal and vertical datums for an intended purpose; compare map projections when determining the appropriate map for a specific need; determine the different map attributes (scale, elevation interval, and land attributes) needed for a specific purpose of the map; compare different satellite imagery for an intended purpose; develop a map based on direct observation and/or technology that supports an explanation, predicts phenomena, analyzes a system, and/or solves a problem; explain how Global Positioning System satellites are used to calculate positions on the surface of Earth.
What strand of Earth Science II Advanced Survey is SOL ESII.2 in?
SOL ESII.2 belongs to the Geospatial Analytics reporting strand of the Earth Science II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL ESII.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether ESII.2 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.