Science Concepts and Trivia

The SciShow Quiz Show features host Sorry Riley with contestants Hank Green and Sally LePage. They compete in a science-themed quiz, answering questions about meadows, caterpillars, clouds, tea, turtles, exoplanet weather, and quarks. The show includes humorous banter, explanations of scientific concepts, and a competitive scoring system with prizes for participants.

What is the unique feature of the SciShow Quiz Show mentioned in the introduction?

• It is hosted by children.

• It features last-minute hosts.

• It is a live show.

• It is broadcasted on radio.

According to the Doctrine of Signatures, a plant is considered useful if it:

• Leaves a mark on the skin.

• Releases a dark liquid when crushed.

• Has a strong or bitter smell.

• Looks like the thing it is meant to treat.

What is the defense mechanism of a certain caterpillar in Peru when yelled at?

• It screams back.

• It unfurls tentacles.

• It spits out a toxin.

• It releases noxious gas.

What type of cloud was first documented after the Krakatoa eruption?

• Wispy noctilucent cloud

• Round mammatus cloud

• Thick shelf cloud

• UFO shaped lenticular cloud

Why are nacreous clouds considered harmful?

• They cause a drop in temperature.

• They are nearly invisible to planes.

• They damage the ozone layer.

• They signal an incoming blizzard.

What is a unique feature of Texas map turtles?

• They can change color based on temperature.

• They can lay fertilized eggs years after mating.

• They can live without water for months.

• They can fly short distances.

What weather phenomenon has been detected on exoplanets?

• Tornadoes

• Thunderstorms

• Typhoons

• Tsumanis

What is the mass of a top quark most similar to?

• A lead atom

• A gold atom

• A helium atom

• A hydrogen ion

What is the significance of the top quark in physics?

• It is the lightest quark.

• It is the most stable quark.

• It may help give other particles their mass.

• It is the only quark found in nature.

Who won the SciShow Quiz Show?

• Sally

• Hank

• Amanda

• Kelvin