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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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About how much of West Virginia's boundary is marked by rivers?
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Where is the 130-foot Castle Rock located?
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In which West Virginia county is Cranesville Swamp located in?
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During the Last Ice Age, how much of West Virginia was covered by glaciers?
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What is the longest stream in West Virginia that is NOT named a river?
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Where are Marshall's Pillars located?
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In what county are the headwaters of the North River?
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Most of West Virginia's mineable coal is part of this geologic feature.
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In what county does the Youghiogheny River originate?
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