Wacky Nevada Facts
This is the nickname for Nevada.
What is the Silver State?
This reptile walks slow and has a shell. It’s Nevada’s state reptile!
What is a desert tortoise?
This person uses a camera to make movies.
What is a filmmaker?
This city is known for bright lights and big hotels.
What is Las Vegas?
This crunchy treat is made from corn and often eaten at fiestas.
What are tortilla chips?
This sparkling stone is Nevada’s official state gem.
What is the Virgin Valley black fire opal?
This animal howls at night and looks like a skinny dog.
What is a coyote?
This job helps keep everyone safe on a movie set.
What is a set medic?
This giant water dam is shaped like a curve and holds back the Colorado River.
What is the Hoover Dam?
These noodles are popular in Nevada’s many Asian restaurants.
What is ramen?
Nevada became a state during this war.
What is the Civil War?
This insect glows in the dark under a black light.
What is a scorpion?
This person finds places where movies are filmed.
What is a location scout or manager?
This capital city of Nevada has a wild west history.
What is Carson City?
This frozen treat helps cool you off in the desert.
What is ice cream or shaved ice?
Nevada has more of these old Wild West towns than any other state.
What are ghost towns?
This long animal slithers and sometimes rattles.
What is a rattlesnake?
This person builds things or fixes stuff in your neighborhood.
What is a construction worker?
This desert covers most of Nevada.
What is the Mojave Desert?
This dish with ground beef, cheese, and lettuce is a Nevada favorite.
What are tacos?
You can drive for hours and only see this animal crossing signs.
What are wild horses?
This bird doesn’t fly well but runs really fast across the desert.
What is a roadrunner?
This person helps animals feel better.
What is a veterinarian?
This lake is shared with California and is famous for being really deep and clear.
What is Lake Tahoe?
You can get these big, yummy breakfasts in Reno diners—some are even as big as your head!
What are pancakes or omelets?