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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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In what two counties are Gaudineer Knob and Gaudineer Scenic Area located?
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What geologic formation marks the eastern border of Jefferson County?
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Which one of the following is a major tributary of the Little Kanawha River?
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Where are Marshall's Pillars located?
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In which county is Moncove Lake located?
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The Hanging Rock Observatory bird-watching station is located in this county.
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The father of which future president surveyed Stony River in present-day Grant, Tucker, and Mineral counties?
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Which one of the following is NOT associated with Trout Pond in Hardy County?
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