Nevada - School-Age

Senators from Nevada.

Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of only about 7 inches.

Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the United States.

The fabulous Comstock Lode, a rich deposit of silver ore, was discovered in 1859 at the present site of Virginia City.

Hoover Dam, near Las Vegas, impounds the waters of Lake Mead, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.

Lake Tahoe on the Nevada-California border, is one of the nation's loveliest lakes.

Major Rivers: Colorado River, Columbia River, Humboldt River, Truckee River.

Nevada Agriculture (pdf).

Nevada's agriculture is primarily range livestock. Crops are grown where land can be irrigated. The leading crop is alfalfa hay, much of the hay is sold to dairy farms.

Mojave Desert Animals and Plants