Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 4
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-1C7ZWKO-BKC9
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. Energy from the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is a watershed?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What causes day and night?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's rotation
Why do seasons occur?A. The lithosphere B. Energy from the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Movement of weathered material B. The lithosphere C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. Land that drains to a common body of water 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 4
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
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.