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Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds

Virginia SOL 6.7.AS

Investigate the properties and structure of Earth's atmosphere.

Study 6.7.AS with SOL PrepBack to Grade 6 Science

What students need to be able to do

  • Recognize that air is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds.
  • Recognize that the atmosphere has physical characteristics.
  • Recognize that properties of the atmosphere change with altitude.
  • Recognize that there is a relationship between air movement, thermal energy, and weather conditions.
  • Use atmospheric measures to predict weather conditions.
  • Use weather maps to interpret basic information about fronts, systems, and weather measurements.