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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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  4. D.
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What geologic feature comprises most of western West Virginia?
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  4. D.
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Brush Creek Falls are located in which county?
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  4. D.
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The Coal River was named by this early explorer.
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  4. D.
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In what city does East River begin?
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  4. D.
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Seneca Rocks is made up of what mineral?
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  2. B.
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  4. D.
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What body of water does Holly River drain into?
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  4. D.
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Which industry is most associated with West Virginia's clay deposits?
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  4. D.
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Which one of the following is NOT a major river basin in West Virginia?
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  4. D.
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Which one of the following was NOT drained in part by the ancient Teays River system?
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  4. D.

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