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What are the "Young Appalachians"?
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What is the only natural lake in West Virginia?
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In 1965, what became the first national recreation area created within a national forest?
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About how much of West Virginia's boundary is marked by rivers?
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Brush Creek Falls are located in which county?
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What Ohio River island near Ravenswood was the site of the only Civil War naval battle in West Virginia?
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This site of a September 1861 Civil War skirmish later was a major source of red spruce during the timbering era.
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The Coal River was named by this early explorer.
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Which one of the following counties was NOT included in West Virginia primarily for its railroad?
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In what county is the Greenville Salpeter Cave located?
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