Grade 6 · Science · Building Confidence
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 10
Grade 6 science practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Science Concepts and Evidence
Grade 6 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-13HXZYX-1UVH
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's rotation
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. The lithosphere
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Movement of weathered material
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's rotation C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Energy from the Sun
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What drives most surface weather?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Movement of weathered material D. Energy from the Sun
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 10
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
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.