Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 11
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-D41X78-N4XX
What is a watershed?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Land that drains to a common body of water
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Movement of weathered material
What drives most surface weather?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Energy from the Sun
Why do seasons occur?A. Movement of weathered material B. Energy from the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. The lithosphere D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is erosion?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. The lithosphere 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 11
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
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.