Physical Science · Electromagnetic Radiation
Virginia SOL PS.7
Virginia SOL PS.7 is part of the Electromagnetic Radiation strand in Physical Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand the characteristics of electromagnetic radiation. Below is what PS.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PS.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PS.7 means
Investigate and understand the characteristics of electromagnetic radiation.
Practice Physical Science SOL questions
Free Physical Science questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on PS.7 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. An animal living in a hot desert environment has large ears, light fur, and long legs. Which of these best enables this animal to rid its body of excess heat?
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Answer: A — Its large ears
2. A chart compares conditions for organisms: Organism A: bacteria; darkness; uses light energy and sugar; produces soil Organism B: plant; darkness; uses oxygen; produces carbon dioxide and water Organism C: plant; light; uses carbon dioxide and water; produces sugar and oxygen Organism D: plant; light; uses oxygen; produces amino acids and proteins Which set of conditions represents photosynthesis?
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Answer: H — C
3. Asexual reproduction involves only one parent. The offspring of this type of reproduction have —
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Answer: A — DNA identical to the DNA of the parent
4. Compounds are made up of more than one element. Which of the following represents a compound?
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Answer: B — NH₃
Skills you’ll practice for PS.7
- Describe how electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, has wave characteristics and behavior.
- Describe how regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have specific characteristics and uses.
Key concepts covered by PS.7
- electromagnetic radiation
- visible light
- wave characteristics
- electromagnetic spectrum
- spectrum regions
- characteristics
- uses
How to study and practice SOL PS.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PS.7 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 PS.7
What is Virginia SOL PS.7?
SOL PS.7 is a Physical Science Standard of Learning in the Electromagnetic Radiation strand. It expects students to investigate and understand the characteristics of electromagnetic radiation.
What skills does SOL PS.7 cover?
SOL PS.7 is assessed on 2 skills: describe how electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, has wave characteristics and behavior; describe how regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have specific characteristics and uses.
What strand of Physical Science is SOL PS.7 in?
SOL PS.7 belongs to the Electromagnetic Radiation reporting strand of the Physical Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PS.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PS.7 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.