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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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What are the "Young Appalachians"?
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This flood control lake in Wayne County was opened to the public in 1978.
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In which county is Canaan Valley located?
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Flat Top Lake is located in which county?
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In what county is the Greenville Salpeter Cave located?
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  4. D.
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Kanawha Falls is located closest to this city.
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  4. D.
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Before the Bluestone Dam was built, what town did the Little Bluestone River drain into?
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North Fork Mountain is located in these two counties.
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
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In which county are the headwaters of the Pocatalico River?
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