Nevada Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. The "Biggest Little City in the World" is the nickname for which Nevada city?

1. Reno
2. Las Vegas
3. Henderson
4. Carson City

17. What is the official state artifact of Nevada, representing the state's mining history?

1. Miner's Pick
2. Silver Coin
3. Mining Cart
4. Gold Pan

18. The Great Basin National Park, featuring ancient bristlecone pine trees, is located in which part of Nevada?

1. Southern Nevada
2. Central Nevada
3. Northern Nevada
4. Western Nevada

19. What is the official state rock of Nevada, often associated with silver deposits in the state?

1. Granite
2. Limestone
3. Quartz
4. Sandstone

20. Which Nevada city is famous for its annual Burning Man festival, held in the Black Rock Desert?

1. Elko
2. Sparks
3. Winnemucca
4. Gerlach

21. The "Loneliest Road in America" is a stretch of U.S. Route 50 that crosses which part of Nevada?

1. Northern Nevada
2. Central Nevada
3. Southern Nevada
4. Western Nevada

22. What is the official state reptile of Nevada, known for its ability to survive in the desert?

1. Gila Monster
2. Rattlesnake
3. Horned Lizard
4. Desert Tortoise

23. Which Nevada lake is known for its high salinity and is often referred to as the "Dead Sea of Nevada"?

1. Pyramid Lake
2. Walker Lake
3. Mono Lake
4. Great Salt Lake

24. The Sierra Nevada Mountains, known for Lake Tahoe, extend into Nevada from which neighboring state?

1. California
2. Arizona
3. Utah
4. Idaho

25. What is the official state gemstone of Nevada, often found in the state's silver and gold mines?

1. Opal
2. Turquoise
3. Garnet
4. Jasper