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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 1965, what became the first national recreation area created within a national forest?
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Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of the Cheat River?
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In what city does East River begin?
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East River Mountain marks which border of West Virginia?
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What major rock type makes up most of West Virginia's bedrock?
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In what county is the Greenville Salpeter Cave located?
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In what county is Ice Mountain located?
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Before the locks and dams were improved in the 1930s, what was the greatest obstacle to riverboating on the Kanawha River?
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Which one of the following is NOT associated with Trout Pond in Hardy County?
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