Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 14
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-CA344B-N4XX
Why do seasons occur?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's rotation D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is erosion?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Movement of weathered material D. The lithosphere
What causes day and night?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's rotation C. Movement of weathered material D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. The lithosphere C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings 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 14
- 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 weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- 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
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.