Mining
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100

What mine had found a huge piece of silver found?

The Comstock Lode

100

What is Nevada's state flower?

Sagebrush

100

Who is Winnemucca named after?

Sarah Winnemucca

100

What is Elko's county seat? 

Elko County

200

Where was the Comstock Lode mine at and what county?

Virginia City and is in Storey county.

200

What are two things Las Vegas is known for?

Gambling, shopping, nice dining and entertainment. 

200

What is Nevada's nickname?

The Battle Born State/The Silver State 

200

What is Winnemucca's county?

Humbolt County.

300

What year was Kit Carson born and same as who?

1809 same as Abraham Lincoln.

300

What does the word Nevada mean in Spanish?

Snow-Clad

300

What is Nevada named after?

Sierra Nevada Mountain range.

300

True or false? Is Nye the biggest county in Nevada?

True 

400

What was the mine cause of death for miners?

Drinking

400

What is more common in Nevada gold or silver?

Gold

400

What was Kit Carson searching for?

Beaver pelts

400

What is Fallon's county?

Churchill County. 

500

How did Abraham Lincoln use mining to create Nevada?

The state did not have the population but had the money to. 

500

What is the population in Nevada?

3.178 million

500

Who wrote the Home Means Nevada song?

Bertha Raffetto

500

What is one county that borders Humbolt county?

Washoe, Pershing,Elko, Lander