Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 10
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-COVJ11-BKC9
What is weathering?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. The lithosphere C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. The lithosphere
What drives most surface weather?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Energy from the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Land that drains to a common body of water 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 10
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- 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
- 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
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
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.