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Which one of the following natural resources—found in many West Virginia caves—was used as a key ingredient in manufacturing gunpowder during the Civil War?
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Where do the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers cut a wide gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
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Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of the Cheat River?
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Where does West Virginia rank nationally in terms of percentage of forested land?
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What major rock type makes up most of West Virginia's bedrock?
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Hellhole Cavern is located in what county?
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A distinct rock formation at Harpers Ferry is named for this president.
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In which one of the following counties are limestone glades NOT located?
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What part of West Virginia does most of our limestone production come from?
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Which two counties are home to the Smoke Hole?
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