SOL Prep

Oceanic Explorations

Virginia SOL OC.6

Investigate and understand that historic and on-going oceanic explorations contribute to the understanding of ocean systems.

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What students need to be able to do

  • 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.