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Matter and Energy in Earth's Systems

Virginia SOL ENV.2

Investigate and understand the movement of matter and energy within and among Earth's systems.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Make, support, and evaluate claims about Earth as a system composed of interacting components.
  • Explain the importance of water's properties and characteristics in supporting life processes and Earth systems.
  • Develop and use models to explain how biogeochemical processes support life and demonstrate conservation of matter and energy.
  • Develop and use models of Earth's energy budget to predict how fluctuations and changes affect Earth's ability to sustain life.