Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 19
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-EMSQVU-BKC9
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's rotation B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Earth's rotation D. The lithosphere
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. The lithosphere
What is a watershed?A. The lithosphere B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
Why do seasons occur?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Movement of weathered material 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 19
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- 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
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- 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.