Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 8
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-1B35U4I-N4XX
What is erosion?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Movement of weathered material
What drives most surface weather?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Energy from the Sun D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's rotation B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Movement of weathered material C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from the Sun
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Movement of weathered material D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is a watershed?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Land that drains to a common body of water 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 8
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
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.