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1
Which mine disaster led to passage of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act?
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2
Which of the following railroads did NOT did not provide a financial boost to southern West Virginia's coal industry?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
3
Which one of these mine disasters occurred in the 2000s?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
4
Which one of these towns does the Pocahontas #3 Coal Seam not underly?
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  4. D.
5
When most of our coal began forming, where was present-day West Virginia located?
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6
Which of these coal disasters was NOT related to an underground mine explosion?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
7
Which of the following was NOT part of early mining methods?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
8
According to government and citizen studies, what was the primary cause of the Buffalo Creek Flood
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9
How many people died in the Buffalo Creek Flood?
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10
Who did Pittston Coal blame for the Buffalo Creek Flood?
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