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Where is the geographic center of West Virginia?
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This flood control lake in Wayne County was opened to the public in 1978.
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What major rock type makes up most of West Virginia's bedrock?
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How many natural lakes does West Virginia have?
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Which industry is most associated with West Virginia's clay deposits?
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Which one of the following is NOT considered a "sink," or stream that temporarily disappears below ground?
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Which river drains all the streams in Pendleton County?
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Which one of the following is NOT associated with Trout Pond in Hardy County?
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In what county does the Youghiogheny River originate?
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What springs were named after a character in a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem?
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