Grade 6 · Science · Grade-Level Foundations
Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet
Grade 6 science practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations.
Science Concepts and Evidence
Grade 6 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-43K-BKC9
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Energy from the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. The lithosphere
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. The lithosphere
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Earth's rotation B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. The lithosphere
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
How to use this skill
Grade 6 science practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations.
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.
Standards source
NGSS: MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2. View official framework
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