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1
Which of the following doctors is NOT known for publicizing the dangers of black lung disease in coal mining?
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2
Which one of the following did NOT publicly oppose mountaintop removal mining?
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3
Based on a 1907 law, who was responsible for teaching inexperienced miners and conducting frequent mine examinations?
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4
Where did the deadliest mine disaster in U.S. history occur?
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How many miners died in the 2010 Upper Big Branch Disaster in Raleigh County?
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6
Most West Virginia coal is of what type?
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Since record keeping began, about how many West Virginians have died in mine disasters?
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Which of the following was NOT part of early mining methods?
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9
Who did Pittston Coal blame for the Buffalo Creek Flood?
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10
In 1902, when Miners Hospital No. 1 opened in Welch, who was its president?
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