Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 3
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-1E5X4FH-BKC9
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What causes day and night?A. Movement of weathered material B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Energy from the Sun B. The lithosphere C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is erosion?A. Energy from the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. Earth's rotation D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What drives most surface weather?A. Earth's rotation B. Movement of weathered material C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Energy from the Sun
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Energy from the Sun C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Energy from the Sun B. Movement of weathered material C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Land that drains to a common body of water
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 3
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- 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.