Earth Science II Oceanography · Oceanic Explorations
Virginia SOL OC.6
Virginia SOL OC.6 is part of the Oceanic Explorations strand in Earth Science II Oceanography (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that historic and on-going oceanic explorations contribute to the understanding of ocean systems. Below is what OC.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice OC.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL OC.6 means
Investigate and understand that historic and on-going oceanic explorations contribute to the understanding of ocean systems.
Skills you’ll practice for OC.6
- Research past and modern explorations to explain how exploration contributes to understanding the ocean.
- Describe how historical and current tools, mapping technologies (lead-line, echo sounding, multi-beam sonar, seismic profiling, side-scan sonar, and sea surface altimetry), and the contributions of research vessels have expanded human understanding of ocean ecosystems.
- Research major developments in the understanding of ocean systems and processes.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the effect of natural and anthropogenic events on ocean ecosystems using modern satellite imagery and data sets.
- Identify a current global problem and propose a solution based on understanding ocean systems.
Key concepts covered by OC.6
- ocean exploration
- historical research
- modern exploration
- understanding ocean systems
- mapping technologies
- lead-line
- echo sounding
- multi-beam sonar
- seismic profiling
- side-scan sonar
- sea surface altimetry
- research vessels
- ocean systems
- processes
- research
- scientific developments
- natural events
- anthropogenic events
- ocean ecosystems
- satellite imagery
- data sets
- claim evaluation
- global problem
- solution proposal
How to study and practice SOL OC.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether OC.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 OC.6
What is Virginia SOL OC.6?
SOL OC.6 is a Earth Science II Oceanography Standard of Learning in the Oceanic Explorations strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that historic and on-going oceanic explorations contribute to the understanding of ocean systems.
What skills does SOL OC.6 cover?
SOL OC.6 is assessed on 5 skills: research past and modern explorations to explain how exploration contributes to understanding the ocean; describe how historical and current tools, mapping technologies (lead-line, echo sounding, multi-beam sonar, seismic profiling, side-scan sonar, and sea surface altimetry), and the contributions of research vessels have expanded human understanding of ocean ecosystems; research major developments in the understanding of ocean systems and processes; make, support, and evaluate a claim about the effect of natural and anthropogenic events on ocean ecosystems using modern satellite imagery and data sets; identify a current global problem and propose a solution based on understanding ocean systems.
What strand of Earth Science II Oceanography is SOL OC.6 in?
SOL OC.6 belongs to the Oceanic Explorations reporting strand of the Earth Science II Oceanography Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL OC.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether OC.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.