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West Virginia is the only one of 14 states located entirely within this geologic feature.
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Other than its headwaters in Boone County, Big Ugly Creek is located entirely within this county?
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Where do the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers cut a wide gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
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Where is the lowest elevation in West Virginia?
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What major rock type makes up most of West Virginia's bedrock?
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What body of water does Holly River drain into?
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A distinct rock formation at Harpers Ferry is named for this president.
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Kanawha Falls is located closest to this city.
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The father of which future president surveyed Stony River in present-day Grant, Tucker, and Mineral counties?
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Virginius Island is located in which river?
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