Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 6
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-1CRZ3YM-BKC9
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is erosion?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. The lithosphere
What drives most surface weather?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What is weathering?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
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 6
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits 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 evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
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.