Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 19
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-AW53NG-N4XX
What drives most surface weather?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. The lithosphere D. Energy from the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Movement of weathered material C. The lithosphere D. Land that drains to a common body of water
Why do seasons occur?A. The lithosphere 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
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Movement of weathered material C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Energy from the Sun 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 19
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- 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.