Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 17
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-CK2PTA-N4XX
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's rotation C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. The lithosphere
Why do seasons occur?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is weathering?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Movement of weathered material
What causes day and night?A. Movement of weathered material B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What evidence records past climate?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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
What is erosion?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Movement of weathered material 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 17
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- 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 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.