Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 1
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 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1DLXX1J-BKC9
Why do seasons occur?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. The lithosphere D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Energy from the Sun B. The lithosphere C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's rotation
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What is erosion?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
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. Earth's rotation
What evidence records past climate?A. Movement of weathered material B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Energy from the Sun B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Earth's rotation D. The lithosphere
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. The lithosphere C. Movement of weathered material 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 1
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- 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
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- 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.