Environmental Science SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Environmental Science Virginia SOL test across all 7 standards and 6 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.
Environmental Science SOL practice tests
Two ways to practice Environmental Science: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Environmental Science covers
Scientific and Engineering Practices
- ENV.1 — Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through investigation, analysis, and communication.
Matter and Energy in Earth's Systems
- ENV.2 — Investigate and understand the movement of matter and energy within and among Earth's systems.
Processes and Systems on Earth's Surface
- ENV.3 — Investigate and understand processes and systems that lead to changes on Earth's surface.
Ecosystems and Dynamic Equilibrium
- ENV.4 — Investigate and understand ecosystems in dynamic equilibrium affected by biotic and abiotic interactions.
Population Changes and Biodiversity
- ENV.5 — Investigate and understand how population changes affect biodiversity and ecosystem success.
Earth's Resources
- ENV.6 — Investigate and understand that Earth's resources are finite and should be conserved.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Environmental Science SOL test?
The Environmental Science Virginia SOL test is organized into 6 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Matter and Energy in Earth's Systems, Processes and Systems on Earth's Surface, Ecosystems and Dynamic Equilibrium, Population Changes and Biodiversity, Earth's Resources. It assesses the 7 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Environmental Science cover?
Environmental Science covers 7 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 6 strands.
Where can I find Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science standards below.
How should I study for the Environmental Science SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 7 Environmental Science 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.