Grade 6 · Science · Building Confidence
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 16
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-141X7CV-1UVH
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Energy from the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. The lithosphere C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's rotation
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Movement of weathered material
What is weathering?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is erosion?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Movement of weathered material C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Energy from the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Energy from the Sun D. The lithosphere
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's rotation B. Movement of weathered material C. Energy from the Sun D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
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 16
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- 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
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.