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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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West Virginia is the only one of 14 states located entirely within this geologic feature.
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Where do the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers cut a wide gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
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The Forks of Cheat lies between the Cheat River and which other river?
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In what two counties are Gaudineer Knob and Gaudineer Scenic Area located?
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In what county is Greenland Gap located?
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Jennings Randolph Lake and Dam are located in this county.
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In what county is Laurel Lake located?
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In what county are the headwaters of the North River?
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This was a major settlement path in the 1700s.
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