Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 12
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-C4WBN3-BKC9
What evidence records past climate?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Movement of weathered material D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's rotation B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. Energy from the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's rotation C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Energy from the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun D. The lithosphere
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. The lithosphere C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Movement of weathered material C. Energy from the Sun D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Movement of weathered material C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Movement of weathered material C. The lithosphere 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 12
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- 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.