Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 5
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-1CH3ULD-N4XX
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. The lithosphere D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Energy from the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
Why do seasons occur?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's rotation D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. The lithosphere
What is weathering?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. The lithosphere
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 5
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- 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.