Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 17
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-AQYB68-BKC9
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Energy from the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's rotation C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. The lithosphere
What is weathering?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's rotation 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
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 17
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- 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.