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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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  4. D.
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What geologic feature comprises most of western West Virginia?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Where is the 130-foot Castle Rock located?
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  4. D.
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What is the longest cave in West Virginia?
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  4. D.
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Hellhole Cavern is located in what county?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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In what city does the Little Kanawha River empty into the Ohio River?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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North Fork Mountain is located in these two counties.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  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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Which one of the following is NOT considered a "sink," or stream that temporarily disappears below ground?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Which river drains all the streams in Pendleton County?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

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