Earth Science II Geology · Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Virginia SOL GEO.7
Virginia SOL GEO.7 is part of the Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition strand in Earth Science II Geology (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate how weathering, erosion, and deposition processes shape Earth's surface landforms. Below is what GEO.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice GEO.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL GEO.7 means
Investigate how weathering, erosion, and deposition processes shape Earth's surface landforms.
Skills you’ll practice for GEO.7
- Develop and use a model to explain how agents of weathering, erosion, and deposition continually shape landforms.
- Plan and conduct an investigation about how variables influence rates of weathering, erosion, and deposition.
- Identify a problem and propose a solution related to weathering, erosion, and/or deposition.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how Virginia's landscape has changed over geologic history due to weathering, erosion, and deposition.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how one change to Earth's surface can create feedback mechanisms affecting other Earth systems.
Key concepts covered by GEO.7
- weathering
- erosion
- deposition
- landform formation
- modeling
- weathering rates
- erosion rates
- deposition rates
- investigation
- variables
- problem identification
- solution proposal
- erosion control
- land management
- Virginia geology
- landscape evolution
- geologic history
- claim evaluation
- Earth systems
- feedback mechanisms
- surface change
How to study and practice SOL GEO.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether GEO.7 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.7
What is Virginia SOL GEO.7?
SOL GEO.7 is a Earth Science II Geology Standard of Learning in the Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition strand. It expects students to investigate how weathering, erosion, and deposition processes shape Earth's surface landforms.
What skills does SOL GEO.7 cover?
SOL GEO.7 is assessed on 5 skills: develop and use a model to explain how agents of weathering, erosion, and deposition continually shape landforms; plan and conduct an investigation about how variables influence rates of weathering, erosion, and deposition; identify a problem and propose a solution related to weathering, erosion, and/or deposition; make, support, and evaluate a claim about how Virginia's landscape has changed over geologic history due to weathering, erosion, and deposition; make, support, and evaluate a claim about how one change to Earth's surface can create feedback mechanisms affecting other Earth systems.
What strand of Earth Science II Geology is SOL GEO.7 in?
SOL GEO.7 belongs to the Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition reporting strand of the Earth Science II Geology Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL GEO.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether GEO.7 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.