Earth Science II Oceanography SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Earth Science II Oceanography Virginia SOL test across all 7 standards and 7 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.
Earth Science II Oceanography SOL practice tests
Two ways to practice Earth Science II Oceanography: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Earth Science II Oceanography covers
Scientific and Engineering Practices
- OC.1 — Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.
Ocean Ecosystems
- OC.2 — Investigate and understand that ocean ecosystems support a great diversity of life and the factors influencing biodiversity.
Properties of Seawater
- OC.3 — Investigate and understand that the properties of seawater enable distinct biological and physical characteristics within the ocean and ecosystems.
Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
- OC.4 — Investigate and understand interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere that influence weather, climate, and ocean systems.
Geologic, Atmospheric, and Astronomical Processes
- OC.5 — Investigate and understand that Earth's geologic, atmospheric, and astronomical processes interact with the ocean to shape its physical features, movement, and coastal environments.
Oceanic Explorations
- OC.6 — Investigate and understand that historic and on-going oceanic explorations contribute to the understanding of ocean systems.
Social and Economic Value of Oceans
- OC.7 — Investigate and understand that the ocean is of important social and economic value globally and in Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Earth Science II Oceanography SOL test?
The Earth Science II Oceanography Virginia SOL test is organized into 7 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Ocean Ecosystems, Properties of Seawater, Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions, Geologic, Atmospheric, and Astronomical Processes, Oceanic Explorations, Social and Economic Value of Oceans. It assesses the 7 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Earth Science II Oceanography cover?
Earth Science II Oceanography covers 7 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 7 strands.
Where can I find Earth Science II Oceanography SOL practice tests?
The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 7 Earth Science II Oceanography standards below.
How should I study for the Earth Science II Oceanography SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 7 Earth Science II Oceanography standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.