Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 7
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-1D1YPNL-BKC9
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's rotation C. Movement of weathered material D. Energy from the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings B. Movement of weathered material C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. The lithosphere
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Land that drains to a common body of water C. The lithosphere D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Energy from the Sun D. The lithosphere
What is erosion?A. Movement of weathered material B. The lithosphere C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Energy from the Sun
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What causes day and night?A. Energy from the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What is weathering?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. The lithosphere 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 7
- 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
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- 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.