Grade 6 Science · Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds
Virginia SOL 6.7.AS
Virginia SOL 6.7.AS is part of the Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the properties and structure of Earth's atmosphere. Below is what 6.7.AS covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.7.AS for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.7.AS means
Investigate the properties and structure of Earth's atmosphere.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.7.AS
- 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.
Key concepts covered by 6.7.AS
- air composition
- gaseous mixture
- atmospheric gases
- chemistry
- atmospheric characteristics
- physical properties
- meteorology
- atmospheric science
- atmospheric layers
- altitude effects
- pressure changes
- temperature gradients
- air movement
- thermal energy
- weather patterns
- atmospheric measures
- weather prediction
- meteorological data
- forecasting
- weather maps
- fronts
- weather systems
- meteorological interpretation
How to study and practice SOL 6.7.AS
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.7.AS 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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.7.AS
What is Virginia SOL 6.7.AS?
SOL 6.7.AS is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds strand. It expects students to investigate the properties and structure of Earth's atmosphere.
What skills does SOL 6.7.AS cover?
SOL 6.7.AS is assessed on 6 skills: 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.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.7.AS in?
SOL 6.7.AS belongs to the Water, Atmosphere, and Watersheds reporting strand of the Grade 6 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.7.AS?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.7.AS is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.