Earth Science II Geology · Plate Tectonics
Virginia SOL GEO.6
Virginia SOL GEO.6 is part of the Plate Tectonics strand in Earth Science II Geology (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the theory of plate tectonics to explain past and current movements of Earth's surface. Below is what GEO.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice GEO.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL GEO.6 means
Investigate the theory of plate tectonics to explain past and current movements of Earth's surface.
Skills you’ll practice for GEO.6
- Develop and use a model to explain how internal tectonic forces and processes result in plate movement.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how plate tectonics explains the age of rocks in different locations.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how the distribution of rocks and minerals reflects past tectonic activity.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim to explain the location and size of continents and oceans.
- Develop and use a model to explain tectonic events that created Virginia's physiographic provinces.
Key concepts covered by GEO.6
- plate tectonics
- tectonic forces
- plate movement
- modeling
- rock age
- spreading centers
- subduction zones
- claim evaluation
- rock distribution
- mineral distribution
- tectonic activity
- continental drift
- plate boundaries
- ocean basins
- Virginia geology
- physiographic provinces
- tectonic events
How to study and practice SOL GEO.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether GEO.6 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 GEO.6
What is Virginia SOL GEO.6?
SOL GEO.6 is a Earth Science II Geology Standard of Learning in the Plate Tectonics strand. It expects students to investigate the theory of plate tectonics to explain past and current movements of Earth's surface.
What skills does SOL GEO.6 cover?
SOL GEO.6 is assessed on 5 skills: develop and use a model to explain how internal tectonic forces and processes result in plate movement; make, support, and evaluate a claim about how plate tectonics explains the age of rocks in different locations; make, support, and evaluate a claim about how the distribution of rocks and minerals reflects past tectonic activity; make, support, and evaluate a claim to explain the location and size of continents and oceans; develop and use a model to explain tectonic events that created Virginia's physiographic provinces.
What strand of Earth Science II Geology is SOL GEO.6 in?
SOL GEO.6 belongs to the Plate Tectonics reporting strand of the Earth Science II Geology Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL GEO.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether GEO.6 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.