Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 15
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-C03IFC-N4XX
What is weathering?A. The lithosphere B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Energy from the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Energy from the Sun B. The lithosphere C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. Earth's rotation B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. The lithosphere C. Energy from the Sun D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Energy from the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Movement of weathered material C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings 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 15
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- 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.