Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 18
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-EWSCKT-BKC9
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. The lithosphere C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's rotation
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's rotation B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's rotation D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits 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. Movement of weathered material
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's rotation D. Land that drains to a common body of water
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Movement of weathered material D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is weathering?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun 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 18
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- 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 drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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.