Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 13
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-BUWPY4-BKC9
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Movement of weathered material B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. The lithosphere D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is a watershed?A. Movement of weathered material 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. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. The lithosphere
Why do seasons occur?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Movement of weathered material
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Energy from the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from the Sun
What is erosion?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. The lithosphere D. Movement of weathered material
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 13
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
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.