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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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Which major flood control dam is located at Hinton?
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In which of the following counties is the Buckhannon River NOT located?
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Which one of the following counties was NOT included in West Virginia primarily for its railroad?
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The Forks of Cheat lies between the Cheat River and which other river?
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In what county is the Greenville Salpeter Cave located?
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Which one of the following is a major tributary of the Little Kanawha River?
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What is the largest lake in West Virginia NOT built by the government?
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This was a major settlement path in the 1700s.
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The Williams River is located in these two counties.
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