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Miners have given this nickname to a dangerous geologic formation that increases the risk of roof falls in underground coal mines.
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In West Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley lies solely in which one of the following counties?
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Where do the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers cut a wide gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
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Why was Cheat Lake in Monongalia County originally created?
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Cranberry River drains into this major river.
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The Forks of Cheat lies between the Cheat River and which other river?
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In what county is Ice Mountain located?
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In which city does the Monongahela River form?
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What prominent political figure boated down the New River in 1812?
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What is the tallest peak in West Virginia?
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