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In which of the following counties is the Buckhannon River NOT located?
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  4. D.
2
This site of a September 1861 Civil War skirmish later was a major source of red spruce during the timbering era.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
3
The Coal River was named by this early explorer.
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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What geologic formation marks the eastern border of Jefferson County?
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  4. D.
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How many natural lakes does West Virginia have?
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In which one of the following counties are limestone glades NOT located?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
7
Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of the Monongahela River?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
8
The Hancock County towns of Chester and Newell grew around this industry.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Before the locks and dams were improved in the 1930s, what was the greatest obstacle to riverboating on the Kanawha River?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
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In what county does the Youghiogheny River originate?
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  4. D.

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