Seismic Activity and Geological Features

The video discusses the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal, highlighting its geological causes and impact. It introduces Yi qi, a dinosaur fossil from China that may have had flight capabilities, and explores the discovery of subterranean saltwater lakes in Antarctica, which could harbor unique microbial life. The video concludes with a call to support SciShow.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25th?

• 7.2

• 8.1

• 7.8

• 6.9

How many earthquakes of magnitude six or higher have occurred in the past hundred years within 250 kilometers of the recent quake in Nepal?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What geological feature is responsible for the seismic activity in Nepal?

• Normal fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Thrust fault

• Transform fault

What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur fossil that suggests some dinosaurs might have flown?

• Pterodactyl

• Archaeopteryx

• Velociraptor

• Yi qi

What unique feature does Yi qi share with modern flying animals?

• Feathers

• Hollow bones

• Membrane on the forelimb

• Large wingspan

Where was the fossil of Yi qi discovered?

• Mongolia

• China

• India

• Brazil

What did scientists discover beneath Antarctica?

• A new species of fish

• A large ice cavern

• A network of saltwater lakes

• A volcanic hotspot

Why are scientists interested in the subterranean lakes found in Antarctica?

• They contain rare minerals

• They might host unique microbial life

• They are connected to the ocean

• They are a source of fresh water

What was the first SciShow News update about?

• Mount Everest

• Lake Vostok

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Mariana Trench

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