Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
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 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-DE1IW7-N4XX
What is erosion?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Movement of weathered material B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. The lithosphere
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. The lithosphere C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
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. Movement of weathered material
What causes day and night?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Movement of weathered material
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 is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
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.