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Where was the Guinness World Record set for "stalagmite sitting"?
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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 geologic feature is often used to mark the line between the Eastern Panhandle and western West Virginia?
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What major rock type makes up most of West Virginia's bedrock?
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Hatfield Island is located in what city?
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Jennings Randolph Lake and Dam are located in this county.
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Kanawha Falls is located closest to this city.
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In what county are the headwaters of the North River?
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Which one of the following is NOT considered a "sink," or stream that temporarily disappears below ground?
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Which one of the following cities is NOT located on the West Fork River?
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