Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 16
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-CU2BI9-N4XX
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. The lithosphere
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Movement of weathered material C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Energy from the Sun
What is erosion?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. The lithosphere C. Earth's rotation D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Movement of weathered material C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is weathering?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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 16
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- 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 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.