Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 13
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-DO14L6-N4XX
Why do seasons occur?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Energy from the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What drives most surface weather?A. Movement of weathered material B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Energy from the Sun
What is erosion?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Movement of weathered material
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. The lithosphere
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's rotation C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. The lithosphere
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 13
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- 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
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.