Earth Science II Advanced Survey · Advanced Topics in Earth Science
Virginia SOL ESII.8
Virginia SOL ESII.8 is part of the Advanced Topics in Earth Science strand in Earth Science II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students explore technological advancements and innovative research in Earth Science. Below is what ESII.8 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice ESII.8 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL ESII.8 means
Explore technological advancements and innovative research in Earth Science.
Skills you’ll practice for ESII.8
- Investigate technological advancements such as Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment-Follow-On (GRACE-FO).
- Investigate Global Positioning Systems and Global Information Systems.
- Investigate Geospatial Imaging technologies.
- Investigate Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites.
- Investigate geophysical imaging of Earth's deep and shallow interior.
- Investigate macro and micro mineral analytical techniques.
- Investigate stable isotope geochemistry.
Key concepts covered by ESII.8
- GRACE-FO
- gravity measurement
- climate monitoring
- technological investigation
- GPS
- GIS
- geospatial technology
- positioning systems
- geospatial imaging
- remote sensing
- satellite imagery
- geospatial analysis
- GOES satellites
- environmental monitoring
- geostationary satellites
- weather satellites
- geophysical imaging
- Earth's interior
- seismic imaging
- deep Earth analysis
- mineral analysis
- macro mineral techniques
- micro mineral techniques
- geochemical analysis
- stable isotope geochemistry
- isotope analysis
- geochemical processes
- isotope dating
How to study and practice SOL ESII.8
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether ESII.8 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.8
What is Virginia SOL ESII.8?
SOL ESII.8 is a Earth Science II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Advanced Topics in Earth Science strand. It expects students to explore technological advancements and innovative research in Earth Science.
What skills does SOL ESII.8 cover?
SOL ESII.8 is assessed on 7 skills: investigate technological advancements such as Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment-Follow-On (GRACE-FO); investigate Global Positioning Systems and Global Information Systems; investigate Geospatial Imaging technologies; investigate Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites; investigate geophysical imaging of Earth's deep and shallow interior; investigate macro and micro mineral analytical techniques; investigate stable isotope geochemistry.
What strand of Earth Science II Advanced Survey is SOL ESII.8 in?
SOL ESII.8 belongs to the Advanced Topics in Earth Science reporting strand of the Earth Science II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL ESII.8?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether ESII.8 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.