Grade 6 · Science · Challenge
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 9
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-1BD5FTH-N4XX
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. The lithosphere
What evidence records past climate?A. Movement of weathered material B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Earth's rotation D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Movement of weathered material
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Energy from the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. The lithosphere B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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 9
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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.