Grade 5 Science · Earth Resources
Virginia SOL 5.9.ER.1
Virginia SOL 5.9.ER.1 is part of the Earth Resources strand in Grade 5 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the conservation of energy resources. Below is what 5.9.ER.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.9.ER.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.9.ER.1 means
Investigate the conservation of energy resources.
Practice Grade 5 Science SOL questions
Free Grade 5 Science questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.9.ER.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A conveyor belt moves groceries by transforming electrical energy into —
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Answer: C — mechanical energy
2. Students build a classroom barometer using a jar, a stretched balloon, and a straw taped on top. This device can be used to measure —
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Answer: C — air pressure
3. Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?
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Answer: C — A fish that has scales
4. Coal is important for Virginia because it —
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Answer: B — can be divided into four types
Skills you’ll practice for 5.9.ER.1
- Classify energy sources as renewable or non-renewable.
- Identify means for individuals and communities to conserve energy and matter.
- Explain how advances in technology improve energy transfer and transformation.
Key concepts covered by 5.9.ER.1
- renewable energy
- non-renewable energy
- energy sources
- energy conservation
- matter conservation
- community practices
- technology
- energy transfer
- energy transformation
How to study and practice SOL 5.9.ER.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.9.ER.1 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 5.9.ER.1
What is Virginia SOL 5.9.ER.1?
SOL 5.9.ER.1 is a Grade 5 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth Resources strand. It expects students to investigate the conservation of energy resources.
What skills does SOL 5.9.ER.1 cover?
SOL 5.9.ER.1 is assessed on 3 skills: classify energy sources as renewable or non-renewable; identify means for individuals and communities to conserve energy and matter; explain how advances in technology improve energy transfer and transformation.
What strand of Grade 5 Science is SOL 5.9.ER.1 in?
SOL 5.9.ER.1 belongs to the Earth Resources reporting strand of the Grade 5 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.9.ER.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.9.ER.1 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.