Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 16
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-B0XWV7-BKC9
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. The lithosphere
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What evidence records past climate?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Energy from the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Movement of weathered material B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. The lithosphere D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from 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 16
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- 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
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
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.