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Where is the geographic center of West Virginia?
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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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What geologic feature comprises most of western West Virginia?
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Cranberry Glades is located in this county.
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In what county is Greenland Gap located?
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In which one of the following counties are limestone glades NOT located?
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What prominent political figure boated down the New River in 1812?
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In what county are the headwaters of the North River?
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French explorers referred to this river as "La Belle Rivière?"
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The Williams River is located in these two counties.
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