Grade 6 · Science · Building Confidence
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 12
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-12XYSKZ-1UVH
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from the Sun
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Energy from the Sun D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is a watershed?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's rotation B. Movement of weathered material C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is erosion?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is weathering?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces 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 12
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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.