Quiz Show: Michael Aranda vs. Emily Graslie

The video is a Scishow quiz show featuring a competition between Michael and Emily. The show is hosted by Blake, who steps in for Hank. The quiz consists of multiple rounds, including a lightning round and a segment on paleontology, focusing on George Cuvier's contributions. The final round highlights South Dakota's invasive species. The contestants answer questions to win points for their respective Patreon patrons, with the winner receiving Scishow swag. The show is filled with humor and educational content on various scientific topics.

What is the main role of Blake in the Scishow Quiz Show?

• Contestant

• Head Writer and Host

• Technical Support

• Audience Member

What is the unique mineral formation that occurs when lightning strikes sandy soil?

• Fulgurite

• Basalt

• Obsidian

• Quartzite

Which lake in Venezuela is known for experiencing frequent lightning strikes?

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Maracaibo

• Lake Valencia

• Lake Guri

What percentage of lightning strikes are positively charged?

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

• 1%

Which animal did George Cuvier name that was previously known as the Ohio animal?

• Mammoth

• Gompofier

• Manatee

• Mastodon

What groundbreaking idea did Cuvier propose regarding species?

• Species can interbreed

• Species can migrate across continents

• Species can go extinct

• Species can evolve over time

What did Cuvier theorize about the prevalence of reptilian fossils?

• Reptiles were once more plentiful than mammals

• Reptiles are unrelated to dinosaurs

• Reptiles were only found in Europe

• Reptiles were never dominant

What is the origin of the invasive plant known as tumbleweed?

• Asia

• South America

• South Dakota

• Australia

Which invasive plant is known for spreading rapidly across the United States from South Dakota?

• Tumbleweed

• Chamomile

• Wild Parsnip

• Kudzu

What is the significance of South Dakota in the context of invasive species?

• It is the origin of tumbleweed

• It is the origin of wild parsnip

• It is the origin of kudzu

• It is the origin of chamomile