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Where is the geographic center of West Virginia?
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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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Which one of the these counties does the Cacapon River NOT flow through?
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What Pendleton County rock formation is named for a Revolutionary War soldier George Washington assigned to kidnap the traitor Benedict Arnold?
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The Elk River drains into which major river?
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In what two counties are Gaudineer Knob and Gaudineer Scenic Area located?
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What is the longest stream in West Virginia that is NOT named a river?
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What is the main purpose of Mount Storm Lake in Grant County?
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The Sinks of Gandy is located in this county.
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Which one of the following is NOT a major river basin in West Virginia?
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