Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 1
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 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1DL29D9-N4XX
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. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Energy from the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What drives most surface weather?A. Movement of weathered material B. The lithosphere C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is erosion?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What is weathering?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. The lithosphere D. Land that drains to a common body of water
Why do seasons occur?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's rotation C. The lithosphere D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits 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 1
- 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 causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits 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.