Grade 6 · Science · Building Confidence
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 5
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-6OWJKV-1UVH
What is erosion?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. The lithosphere C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Movement of weathered material
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. The lithosphere C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Energy from the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's rotation D. The lithosphere
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Energy from the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. The lithosphere
What is a watershed?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Energy from the Sun D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is weathering?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Earth's rotation
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 5
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- 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.