Grade 6 Science · Earth Resources and Human Impact
Virginia SOL 6.9.ERH
Virginia SOL 6.9.ERH is part of the Earth Resources and Human Impact strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate human impact on the environment and resource management. Below is what 6.9.ERH covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.9.ERH for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.9.ERH means
Investigate human impact on the environment and resource management.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.9.ERH
- Recognize that natural resources are important to protect and maintain.
- Recognize that renewable and nonrenewable resources can be managed.
- Recognize that major health and safety issues are associated with air and water quality.
- Recognize that major health and safety issues are related to different forms of energy.
- Recognize that preventive measures can protect land-use and reduce environmental hazards.
- Recognize that there are cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation policies.
Key concepts covered by 6.9.ERH
- natural resources
- resource conservation
- sustainability
- environmental science
- resource management
- renewable resources
- nonrenewable resources
- air quality
- water quality
- health risks
- environmental hazards
- energy safety
- energy sources
- preventive measures
- land-use protection
- cost-benefit analysis
- conservation policies
- economic tradeoffs
- environmental policy
How to study and practice SOL 6.9.ERH
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.9.ERH 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 6.9.ERH
What is Virginia SOL 6.9.ERH?
SOL 6.9.ERH is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Earth Resources and Human Impact strand. It expects students to investigate human impact on the environment and resource management.
What skills does SOL 6.9.ERH cover?
SOL 6.9.ERH is assessed on 6 skills: recognize that natural resources are important to protect and maintain; recognize that renewable and nonrenewable resources can be managed; recognize that major health and safety issues are associated with air and water quality; recognize that major health and safety issues are related to different forms of energy; recognize that preventive measures can protect land-use and reduce environmental hazards; recognize that there are cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation policies.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.9.ERH in?
SOL 6.9.ERH belongs to the Earth Resources and Human Impact reporting strand of the Grade 6 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.9.ERH?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.9.ERH 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.