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In which of the following counties is the Buckhannon River NOT located?
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  4. D.
2
In what county is the Greenville Salpeter Cave located?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
3
Kanawha Falls is located closest to this city.
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
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What two rivers merge to form the Kanawha River?
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  4. D.
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What was the first flood control lake built in West Virginia by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
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The Hancock County towns of Chester and Newell grew around this industry.
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
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Which one of the following counties is NOT included in the Potomac Highlands?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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In what county are the headwaters of the Potomac River?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Most of West Virginia's mineable coal is part of this geologic feature.
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Which one of the following is NOT a major river basin in West Virginia?
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  4. D.

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