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What is Elkinsia polymorpha?
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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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Through which one of these counties does Birch River NOT flow?
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In what county is the 400-foot Caudy's Castle rock formation located?
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In what city does East River begin?
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What geologic formation marks the eastern border of Jefferson County?
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The Winding Gulf and Stonecoal creeks merge to form what river?
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Hatfield Island is located in what city?
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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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After Manhattan in New York City, what is the most populated island in the nation?
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