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In West Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley lies solely in which one of the following counties?
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  4. D.
2
What southeast-facing sandstone escarpment extends along an irregular line from Keyser to Bramwell?
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3
Other than its headwaters in Boone County, Big Ugly Creek is located entirely within this county?
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  4. D.
4
Through which one of these counties does Birch River NOT flow?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
5
Which scenic area was used for artillery training during World War II?
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In what two counties are Gaudineer Knob and Gaudineer Scenic Area located?
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  4. D.
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During the Last Ice Age, how much of West Virginia was covered by glaciers?
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What forms the north-south boundary between West Virginia and Maryland?
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9
Which one of the following is NOT considered a "sink," or stream that temporarily disappears below ground?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
10
Which place is home to the "Room of a Million Stalactites?"
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