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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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Blackwater Falls is located in this county.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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In which county does the Lost River seem to disappear under ground for four miles?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Mud River drains into the Guyandotte River in what city?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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The Hanging Rock Observatory bird-watching station is located in this county.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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In which county are the headwaters of the Pocatalico River?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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On what mountain did Confederate general Robert E. Lee first see his Civil War horse Traveller?
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  4. D.
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The Sinks of Gandy is located in this county.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Which one of the following is NOT a major river basin in West Virginia?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Which one of the following was NOT drained in part by the ancient Teays River system?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

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