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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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Browns Island is located in the Ohio River in which city?
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In which of the following counties is the Buckhannon River NOT located?
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Which one of the following was the site of our first state park?
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What is the longest cave in West Virginia?
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In what county is Greenland Gap located?
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Hellhole Cavern is located in what county?
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In which city does the Monongahela River form?
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The Hancock County towns of Chester and Newell grew around this industry.
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Which two counties are home to the Smoke Hole?
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