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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?
  1. A.
  2. B.
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  4. D.
2
West Virginia is the only one of 14 states located entirely within this geologic feature.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
3
Which major flood control dam is located at Hinton?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
4
What mineral gives the Bluestone River its name?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
5
Seneca Rocks is made up of what mineral?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
6
French explorers referred to this river as "La Belle Rivière?"
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
7
The Hanging Rock Observatory bird-watching station is located in this county.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
8
Sandstone Falls are located on which river?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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What war temporarily interrupted construction of the Sutton Dam and Lake?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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The Williams River is located in these two counties.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

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