Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 20
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-17WI53G-N4XX
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Energy from the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is erosion?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Movement of weathered material D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. The lithosphere C. Earth's rotation D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. The lithosphere
What drives most surface weather?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Energy from the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's rotation B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun 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 20
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- 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 drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- 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
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.