Life Science · Human Activity and Ecosystems
Virginia SOL LS.9
Virginia SOL LS.9 is part of the Human Activity and Ecosystems strand in Life Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand relationships between ecosystem dynamics and human activity. Below is what LS.9 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice LS.9 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL LS.9 means
Investigate and understand relationships between ecosystem dynamics and human activity.
Skills you’ll practice for LS.9
- Explain how changes in habitat can disturb populations.
- Explain how disruptions in ecosystems can change species competition.
- Explain how variations in biotic and abiotic factors can change ecosystems.
Key concepts covered by LS.9
- habitat alteration
- population disturbance
- human impact
- conservation
- species competition
- ecosystem disruption
- resource availability
- biotic factors
- abiotic factors
- ecosystem change
- environmental variation
How to study and practice SOL LS.9
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether LS.9 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 LS.9
What is Virginia SOL LS.9?
SOL LS.9 is a Life Science Standard of Learning in the Human Activity and Ecosystems strand. It expects students to investigate and understand relationships between ecosystem dynamics and human activity.
What skills does SOL LS.9 cover?
SOL LS.9 is assessed on 3 skills: explain how changes in habitat can disturb populations; explain how disruptions in ecosystems can change species competition; explain how variations in biotic and abiotic factors can change ecosystems.
What strand of Life Science is SOL LS.9 in?
SOL LS.9 belongs to the Human Activity and Ecosystems reporting strand of the Life Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL LS.9?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether LS.9 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.