Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 5
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-1CHZI9N-BKC9
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. The lithosphere
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Movement of weathered material
What drives most surface weather?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Energy from the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Movement of weathered material C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is erosion?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Movement of weathered material C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. The lithosphere
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Movement of weathered material B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. The lithosphere
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Earth's rotation
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 5
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits 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.