Nevada State Quiz

What is the nickname of Nevada?

• The Lone Star State

• The Golden State

• The Sunshine State

• The Silver State

When did Nevada become a state?

• 1848

• 1864

• 1890

• 1901

What is the state bird of Nevada?

• American Robin

• Bald Eagle

• Mountain Bluebird

• Northern Cardinal

Which mountain range is Nevada named after?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Range

• Sierra Nevada

What is the largest city in Nevada?

• Las Vegas

• Reno

• Henderson

• Carson City

What is the meaning of the name 'Nevada'?

• Sunny

• Desert

• Green Valley

• Snow-capped

Which region of Nevada is the most mountainous in the United States?

• Columbia Plateau

• Mojave Desert

• Sierra Nevada

• Basin and Range Region

What is the most mined resource in Nevada?

• Opal

• Copper

• Silver

• Gold

Which famous city in Nevada gets over 42 million visitors a year?

• Las Vegas

• Carson City

• Reno

• Henderson

What is the name of the highway in Nevada known for sightings of extraterrestrials?

• Extraterrestrial Highway

• Highway 101

• Interstate 80

• Route 66