Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 9
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-1BE13HR-BKC9
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. The lithosphere B. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun C. Earth's rotation D. Energy from the Sun
What drives most surface weather?A. Energy from the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
What is erosion?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Energy from the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Earth's rotation C. Breaking rock into smaller pieces D. Energy from the Sun
What causes day and night?A. Movement of weathered material B. The lithosphere C. Earth's rotation D. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's rotation B. Breaking rock into smaller pieces C. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. The lithosphere C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
Why do seasons occur?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Movement of weathered material C. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun D. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
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.
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- 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
- 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
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
- 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.