Quick Quizzes Geography

Quick Quizzes – Geography

Which geographic region is associated with the development of wind energy in West Virginia? A. Mountain Lakes B. Allegheny Plateau C. Allegheny Highlands D. Potomac Highlands E. Ohio River Valley

Correct! C. Allegheny Highlands

Blackwater Falls gets its name from its black-looking water, which is caused by this. A. shade from the heavily forested riverbank and hillsides. B. the high percentage of bacteria in the river. C. exposed coal deposits in the river bed. D. acid mine drainage from area coal mining activities. E. tannins from decomposing hemlocks and red spruce needles.

Correct! E. Blackwater Falls gets its name from its black-looking water, which is caused by tannins from decomposing hemlocks and red spruce needles.

Sleepy Creek Lake is located in this county. A. Grant County B. Morgan County C. Jefferson County D. Berkeley County E. Hampshire County

Correct! D. Berkeley County

This waterway is the state's largest tributary of the Ohio River. A. Mississippi River B. Little Kanawha River C. Big Sandy River D. Potomac River E. Kanawha River

Correct! E. Kanawha River These five states border West Virginia. A. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky B. Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky C. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Delaware, and Virginia D. Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, and Kentucky E. Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee

Correct! A. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky

Which geographic region had the lowest unemployment rate in 2000? A. Allegheny Highlands B. Allegheny Plateau C. Ohio River Valley D. Metro Valley E. Potomac Section

Correct! E. Potomac Section

This tree was estimated to be more than 450 years of age when it died and was cut down on September 23, 1938. A. Webster Sycamore B. Mingo Oak C. Preston Hemlock D. Randolph Cherry E. Pocahontas Chestnut

Correct! B. The Mingo Oak was estimated to be more than 450 years of age when it died and was cut down on September 23, 1938. According to the National Register of Big Trees, maintained by the non-profit organization American Forests, this 65-foot tree near Smithtown in Monongalia County is the largest of its species on record in the United States. A. Virginia pine or pinus virginiana B. Chinkapin oak or quercus muehlenbergii C. Sassafras or sassafras albidum D. Gingko or gingko biloba E. Bear oak or quercus ilicifolia

Correct! A. According to the National Register of Big Trees, maintained by the non-profit organization American Forests, the 65-foot Virginia pine (or pinus virginiana) near Smithtown in Monongalia County is the largest of its species on record in the United States.

National Geographic judges this Morgan County spot one of the most scenic views in the country. A. Prospect Peak B. Seneca Rocks C. Spruce Knob D. Cranberry Glades E. Hanging Rock

Correct! A. Prospect Peak, about three miles west of Berkeley Springs on West Virginia 9, overlooks the Potomac and Great Cacapon Valleys and three states: Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

This river basin is the only one in West Virginia to drain eastward. A. Potomac River B. Guyandotte River C. Kanawha River D. Monongahela River E. Little Kanawha River

Correct! A. The Potomac River basin is the only one in West Virginia to drain eastward.

This is the most abundant type of coal in West Virginia. A. anthracite B. sub-bituminous C. bituminous D. lignite E. peat Correct! C. Bituminous coal is the most abundant type of coal in West Virginia.

Jimmy Lewis Lake is located within the boundary of this state park. A. Twin Falls B. Holly River C. North Bend D. Pricketts Fort E. Pinnacle Rock

Correct! E. Jimmy Lewis Lake is located within the boundary of Pinnacle Rock State Park.

With an area of just over 24,230 square miles, West Virginia has this ranking in area among the 50 states. A. 40th B. 41st C. 35th D. 3rd E. 50th

Correct! B. With an area of just over 24,230 square miles, West Virginia has a ranking of 41st in area among the 50 states.

This best describes the humid continental climate. A. cold winters and hot, humid summers B. short, mild winters; long, hot summers; and an average rainfall in excess of 100 inches C. mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers D. cold winters, hot summers, and an average rainfall of less than 10 inches E. long winters and short summers

Correct! A. The humid continental climate is best described as having cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Cranesville Swamp straddles the border of West Virginia and this state. A. Pennsylvania B. Ohio C. Maryland D. Virginia E. Indiana

Correct! C. Cranesville Swamp straddles the border of West Virginia and Maryland.

This forest contains more than 900,000 acres of land in 10 West Virginia counties. A. Jefferson National Forest B. Seneca State Forest C. Monongahela National Forest D. Cabwaylingo State Forest E. George Washington National Forest

Correct! C. Monongahela National Forest contains more than 900,000 acres of land in 10 West Virginia counties.

This river flows into the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry. A. South Branch River B. Lost River C. Cacapon River D. Greenbrier River E. Shenandoah River

Correct! E. The Shenandoah River flows into the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry.

This Doddridge County community was named for Milton, Wisconsin. A. New Milton B. Miltonia C. Milton Springs D. Old Milton E. Milltown

Correct! A. New Milton in Doddridge County was named for Milton, Wisconsin.

What West Virginia community is known as "Nature's Air Conditioned City?" A. Pickens B. Princeton C. Romney D. Logan E. Bluefield

Correct! E. Bluefield's elevation of 2,612 feet is responsible for its mild summer climate, which has earned it the title of "Nature's Air Conditioned City."

This is West Virginia’s largest state park. A. Berkeley Springs State Park B. Monongalia National Forest C. Beartown State Park D. Watoga State Park E. Camden Park

Correct! D. Watoga State Park is West Virginia's largest state park.

What is the longest cave in West Virginia? A. Organ Cave B. Carlsbad Cavern C. John Brown Cave D. Friars Hole Cave E. Cranberry Glades

Correct! D. Friars Hole Cave is the longest cave in West Virginia.

According to the 2000 census, these 2 West Virginia towns were the only towns with a population above 50,000. A. Wheeling and Morgantown B. Martinsburg and Charles Town C. Parkersburg and Clarksburg D. Elizabeth and Clay E. Charleston and Huntington

Correct! E. According to the 2000 census, Charleston and Huntington were the only towns with a population above 50,000. This is West Virginia's largest ski resort. A. Winterplace B. Timberline C. Snowshoe D. Canaan Valley E. Massanutten

Correct! C. Snowshoe is West Virginia's largest ski resort.

This Preston County town formerly was known as Portland and Cranberry Summit. A. Kingwood B. Terra Alta C. Reedsville D. Aurora E. Arthurdale

Correct! B. Terra Alta formerly was known as Portland and Cranberry Summit.

This Brooke County town was chartered in 1791 as Charlestown. A. Bethany B. Beech Bottom C. Wellsburg D. Follansbee E. Colliers

Correct! C. Wellsburg was chartered in 1791 as Charlestown.

Apple and peach farming are most important to the economy of which region of the state? A. Northern Panhandle B. Eastern Panhandle C. Ohio Valley D. Greenbrier Valley E. Allegheny Highlands

Correct! B. Apple and peach farming are most important to the economy of the Eastern Panhandle of the state. This former owner of Morlunda Farms in Greenbrier County named his farm after a place in Sweden. A. Oscar Nelson B. Swen Borg C. Joe Manchin D. Samuel McClung E. Pieter Bergman

Correct! A. Oscar Nelson, former owner of Morlunda Farms in Greenbrier County, named his farm after a place in Sweden.

In August, the U.S. Department of the Interior removed the Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus, a nocturnal, high-altitude dwelling animal better known by this name, from the Endangered Species List. A. Short-eared owl B. West Virginia northern flying squirrel C. Eastern spotted skunk D. Allegheny woodrat E. Northern harrier

Correct! B. In August, the U.S. Department of the Interior removed the Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus, a nocturnal, high-altitude dwelling animal better known as the West Virginia northern flying squirrel, from the Endangered Species List.

The Hughes River is a tributary of this river that flows into the Ohio River. A. Kanawha River B. Monongahela River C. Little Kanawha River D. Guyandotte River E. Tygart River

Correct! C. The Hughes River is a tributary of the Little Kanawha River that flows into the Ohio River.

According to census statistics, in 2006 West Virginia had this ranking for the percentage of its population 65 and over. A. 1st B. 50th C. 35th D. 2nd E. 5th Correct! D. According to census statistics, in 2006 West Virginia ranked 2nd in the percentage of its population 65 and over.

According to census statistics released in 2008, West Virginia’s four largest cities are: A. Charleston, Huntington, Wheeling, and Parkersburg. B. Martinsburg, Beckley, Fairmont, and Philippi. C. Charleston, Huntington, Martinsburg, and Wheeling. D. Clarksburg, Huntington, Wheeling, and Morgantown. E. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown.

Correct! E. According to census statistics released in 2008, West Virginia’s four largest cities are Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown.

The Great Chestnut Lodge, located at this former 4-H facility, is the largest all- chestnut log structure in West Virginia. A. Jackson’s Mill B. Cedar Lakes C. Camp Greenbrier D. Clay Center E. Camp Washington-Carver

Correct! E. The Great Chestnut Lodge, located at Camp Washington-Carver, a former 4- H facility, is the largest all-chestnut log structure in West Virginia.

This Mineral County town was charted as Frankfort in 1787 and also has been called Alaska. A. Burlington B. Rocket Center C. Fort Ashby D. Piedmont E. Martinsburg

Correct! C. The Mineral County town of Fort Ashby was charted as Frankfort in 1787 and also has been called Alaska.

This Cacapon River flows into this body of water near the town of Great Cacapon in Morgan County. A. Tygart River B. Potomac River C. Ohio River D. Shenandoah River E. Mississippi River

Correct! B. This Cacapon River flows into the Potomac River near the town of Great Cacapon in Morgan County.

With 31 acres, this is the smallest of West Virginia’s wildlife management areas. A. Lewis Wetzel WMA B. Teter Creek WMA C. Valley Bend Wetlands WMA D. East Lynn Lake WMA E. Summersville Lake WMA

Correct! C. With 31 acres, Valley Bend Wetlands WMA is the smallest of West Virginia’s wildlife management areas.

Which of the following West Virginia sites has achieved National Natural Landmark status? A. Reber Radio Telescope B. Pinnacle Rock C. Clover Site D. Lost World Caverns E. all of the above

Correct! D. Lost World Caverns has achieved National Natural Landmark status.

The city of Huntington was originally known as: A. Railsville B. Collistown C. Holderby's Landing D. Ohioville E. Huntsville Correct! C. The city of Huntington was originally known as Holderby's Landing.

Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area is located in this county. A. Preston County B. Hampshire County C. Hardy County D. Nicholas County E. Mineral County

Correct! B. Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area is located in Hampshire County.

The New River is a tributary of this river that flows into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant. A. Guyandotte River B. Little Kanawha River C. Gauley River D. Kanawha River E. Mud River

Correct! D. The New River is a tributary of the Kanawha River that flows into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

This Fayette County community was named for the English town of Scarborough. A. Slashville B. Scarborough Fair C. Scarples D. Scarbro E. Boroughs

Correct! D. The Fayette County community of Scarbro was named for the English town of Scarborough.

In 1997, this Mingo County area was named a National Historic Landmark. A. Blair Mountain B. Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce C. Matewan Historic District D. Hatfield-McCoy Trail System E. Chief Logan State Park

Correct! C. In 1997, the Matewan Historic District was named a National Historic Landmark.

This 532-acre state park located near Lost Creek is named for a man who settled a farm there in 1796. A. Watters Smith Memorial State Park B. Lost River State Park C. Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park D. Pricketts Fort State Park E. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

Correct! A. The 532-acre Watters Smith Memorial State Park located near Lost Creek is named for a man who settled a farm there in 1796.

Charleston, West Virginia, is closest in longitude to this world city. A. Lisbon, Portugal B. Caracas, Venezuela C. Havana, Cuba D. Baghdad, Iraq E. London, England

Correct! C. Charleston, West Virginia, is closest in longitude to Havana, Cuba.

Charleston, West Virginia, is closest in latitude to this world city. A. Havana, Cuba B. Lisbon, Portugal C. London, England D. Cairo, Egypt E. Moscow, Russia

Correct! B. Charleston, West Virginia, is closest in latitude to Lisbon, Portugal.

A rock pillar at Seneca Rocks known by this name collapsed on October 22, 1987. A. Pinnacle B. Southern C. Cobra D. Gendarme E. Champe

Correct! D. A rock pillar at Seneca Rocks known as the Gendarme collapsed on October 22, 1987.

West Virginia's population exceeded 2 million in this federal census year. A. 2000 B. 1980 C. 1950 D. 1970 E. 1940

Correct! C. West Virginia's population exceeded 2 million in this federal census year. C. 1950

These two Greenbrier County sites were given National Natural Landmark status in 1973. A. The Greenbrier and Seneca Rocks B. Lost World Caverns and Organ Cave System C. Pinnacle Rock and Greenville Saltpeter Cave D. Swago Karst Area and Greenbrier State Forest E. Cranberry Glades Botanical Area and Beartown State Park

Correct! B. Lost World Caverns and Organ Cave System in Greenbrier County were given National Natural Landmark status in 1973. This is West Virginia's oldest state forest. A. Kanawha State Forest B. Kumbrabow State Forest C. Seneca State Forest D. George Washington National Forest E. Greenbrier State Forest

Correct! C. Seneca State Forest is West Virginia's oldest state forest.

This state forest is named for 3 men: Hubert Bowers, A. Spates Brady, and Herman Guy Kump. A. Cabwaylingo State Forest B. Spahuherm State Forest C. Tu-Endie-Wei State Park D. Kumbrabow State Forest E. Three Faces State Forest

Correct! D. Kumbrabow State Forest is named for 3 men: Hubert Bowers, A. Spates Brady, and Herman Guy Kump.

The Tygart and West Fork rivers join together in Marion County to form this river. A. Little Kanawha River B. Potomac River C. Monongahela River D. New River E. Buckhannon River

Correct! C. The Tygart and West Fork rivers join together in Marion County to form the Monongahela River.

With elevations ranging from around 2,600 feet to more than 4,000 feet, this 32,000 acre plateau located mostly in Tucker County has flora similar to that found in Canada. A. Seneca Rocks B. Allegheny Plateau C. Cumberland Plateau D. Canaan Valley E. Dolly Sods

Correct! E. With elevations ranging from around 2,600 feet to more than 4,000 feet, Dolly Sods, a 32,000 acre plateau located mostly in Tucker County, has flora similar to that found in Canada.

This former state park, known for its outdoor dramas Hatfields and McCoys and Honey in the Rock, became part of the New River Gorge National River in 1990. A. Bluestone State Park B. Grandview State Park C. Little Beaver State Park D. Hawks Nest State Park E. Watoga State Park

Correct! B. Grandview State Park, known for its outdoor dramas Hatfields and McCoys and Honey in the Rock, became part of the New River Gorge National River in 1990.

A canoe trip that started at the head of the Cacapon River and followed the flow of the would eventually reach this body of water. A. Pacific Ocean B. Gulf of Mexico C. Lake Michigan D. Lake Erie E. Chesapeake Bay

Correct! E. A canoe trip that started at the head of the Cacapon River and followed the flow of the would eventually reach the Chesapeake Bay. Atlantic Ocean

If you started a canoe trip at the head of the Elk River and followed the flow of the river, which body of water would you eventually reach? A. Lake Erie B. Lake Michigan C. Atlantic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean E. Gulf of Mexico

Correct! E. Gulf of Mexico Foley Falls and Black Fork Falls are located in this state park. A. Babcock State Park B. Valley Falls State Park C. Holly River State Park D. Cathedral State Park E. Twin Falls State Park

Correct! E. Foley Falls and Black Fork Falls are located in Twin Falls State Park.

This Kanawha County community was once known as Coalsmouth. A. Charleston B. Malden C. Dunbar D. St. Albans E. Nitro

Correct! D. The community of St. Albans was once known as Coalsmouth.

This community, located in southeastern Monongalia County, was named for President Abraham Lincoln's general-in-chief, whose nickname was "Old Brains." A. Ringgold B. Dellslow C. Clinton Furnace D. Halleck E. Osage

Correct! D. D. Halleck

One of the themes of geography is human and environmental interaction. Which of the following geographic description/human use correlations shows this theme? A. The state contains plentiful quantities of silica-rich sand / Chemical plants were established in the Kanawha Valley and other parts of the state B. More than 75 percent of the state is forested / Each year, more than 1 billion board feet of timber is cut in West Virginia C. The average monthly temperature in July is 74 degrees / The New and Gauley rivers attract many whitewater rafting enthusiasts each year D. The Allegheny Highlands region contains the state's highest points of elevation / Shepherdstown was settled in the early 1700s E. The Kanawha drainage basin flows westward / The state capital was moved from Wheeling to Charleston

Correct! B. B. More than 75 percent of the state is forested / Each year, more than 1 billion board feet of timber is cut in West Virginia

Following Hurricane Katrina, West Virginia hosted displaced persons at: A. Babcock State Park B. Camp Happy Valley C. Jackson's Mill D. Camp Dawson E. Kanawha State Forest

Correct! D. Following Hurricane Katrina, West Virginia hosted displaced persons at Camp Dawson in Preston County.

The National Conservation Training Center is located in this community. A. Clarksburg B. Shepherdstown C. Romney D. Fairmont E. Ripley

Correct! B. The National Conservation Training Center, which trains and educates natural resource managers, is located in Shepherdstown.

All of the following are neighboring states of West Virginia, except: A. Ohio B. Pennsylvania C. Tennessee D. Kentucky E. Maryland

Correct! C. C. Tennessee This French Creek native was West Virginia's first chief state game protector. A. Randy Dye B. Maurice Brooks C. Ralph Young D. Sirene Bunten E. A. B. Brooks

Correct! E. French Creek native A. B. Brooks was West Virginia's first chief state game protector.

This state forest is named for a longtime editor of the Pocahontas Times. A. Chilton Woods State Forest B. Calvin Price State Forest C. Coopers Rock State Forest D. Panther State Forest E. Garrett State Forest

Correct! B. Calvin Price State Forest is named for Calvin W. Price, editor of the Pocahontas Times from 1906 until his death in 1957.

Glade Creek Grist Mill is located in this state park. A. Holly River State Park B. Valley Falls State Park C. Lost River State Park D. Babcock State Park E. North Bend State Park

Correct! D. Glade Creek Grist Mill is located in Babcock State Park.

Purchased in 1938, this is West Virginia’s oldest wildlife management area. A. Elk River Wildlife Management Area B. Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area C. Cecil H. Underwood Wildlife Management Area D. Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area E. Dents Run Wildlife Management Area

Correct! A. Purchased in 1938, Elk River Wildlife Management Area is West Virginia’s oldest wildlife management area. This statement about the Cranberry Glades is not true. A. Cranberry Glades has the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. B. Cranberry Glades contains plant and animal life similar to that found in more northern parts of North America. C. Cranberry Glades is part of the Monongahela National Forest. D. Cranberry Glades contains acidic wetlands and plant life such as skunk currant and elderberry. E. Cranberry Glades contains tropical vegetation farther north than any other place.

Correct! E. Cranberry Glades does not contain tropical vegetation farther north than any other place.

The name of this state park is Wyandotte for “point between two waters.” A. Cabwaylingo State Park B. Babcock State Park C. Tu-Endie-Wei State Park D. Watoga State Park E. Kumbrabow State Park

Correct! C. The name of Tu-Endie-Wei State Park is Wyandotte for “point between two waters.”

The Lost River, which disappears underground near Wardensville in Hardy County, reappears two miles away as the headwaters of this river. A. North Branch of the Potomac River B. Shenandoah River C. South Branch of the Potomac River D. Cacapon River E. Tygart Valley River

Correct! D. The Lost River, which disappears underground near Wardensville in Hardy County, reappears two miles away as the headwaters of the Cacapon River.

This national park was created in 1978 to preserve the important waterway for which it is named and contains more than 70,000 acres in Summers, Raleigh, and Fayette counties. A. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park B. Bluestone National Scenic River C. New River Gorge National River D. Gauley River National Recreation Area E. Greenbrier National Scenic River Correct! C. New River Gorge National River was created in 1978 to preserve the important waterway for which it is named and contains more than 70,000 acres in Summers, Raleigh, and Fayette counties.

This community was named for James Barbour, governor of Virginia from 1812 to 1814. A. Jamesburg B. Jamestown C. Jamison D. Barboursville E. Barbourtown

Correct! D. The Cabell County community of Barboursville was named for James Barbour, governor of Virginia from 1812 to 1814.

The name of this Wayne County community combines letters from the names of the three states that meet there. A. Genoa B. Ovapa C. Kenova D. Pavamar E. Westvakyo

Correct! C. The name of the Wayne County community of Kenova combines letters from the names of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, the three states that meet there.

This community was formerly named Addison. A. Union B. Webster Springs C. Pineville D. Pennsboro E. Wellsburg

Correct! B. Webster Springs was formerly named Addison.

Wetzel County was named for this frontiersman. A. Thomas Wetzel B. Isaiah Wetzel C. Nathaniel Wetzel D. Daniel Wetzel E. Lewis Wetzel

Correct! E. Wetzel County was named for frontiersman Lewis Wetzel. This Marion County community was formerly known as Middletown. A. Monongah B. Fairview C. Mannington D. Grant Town E. Fairmont

Correct! E. Fairmont was formerly known as Middletown.

Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in these counties. A. Berkeley and Morgan counties B. Morgan and Mineral counties C. Berkeley and Jefferson counties D. Jefferson and Hampshire counties E. Hampshire and Berkeley counties

Correct! A. Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Berkeley and Morgan counties.

The Grant County community of Bayard was named for this man. A. Thomas Bayard B. William Bayard C. Johnson Bayard D. Stephen Bayard E. Henry Bayard

Correct! A. The Grant County community of Bayard was named for Thomas Bayard, an official of the West Virginia Central and Piedmont Railroad, who also served as a United States Senator from Delaware and Secretary of State under President Grover Cleveland.

The Marion County community of Rivesville was named for this man. A. William Cabell Rives B. Henry David Rives C. Ellison Johnson Rives D. Hunter Thomas Rives E. Randolph Edward Rives Correct! A. The Marion County community of Rivesville was named for United States Senator William Cabell Rives.

The Jennings Randolph Center for Public Service is located in this community. A. Elkins B. Buckhannon C. Clarksburg D. Morgantown E. Salem

Correct! E. The Jennings Randolph Center for Public Service is located in the Harrison County community of Salem.

The Randolph County community of Helvetia was settled in 1869 by immigrants from: A. Galicia B. Italy C. Germany D. Austria E. Switzerland

Correct! E. The Randolph County community of Helvetia was settled in 1869 by immigrants from Switzerland.

The town of Milton was named for this local landowner. A. Milton Friedman B. Milton Reese C. John Milton D. Milton Bradley E. John Milton Turner

Correct! The town of Milton was named for Milton Reese. B. Milton Reese

This Pocahontas County town was named for Jacob Marlin who, together with Stephen Sewell, settled there in the mid-1700s. A. Marlinton B. Marlintown C. Marlington D. Marlinville E. Marlinstown Correct! The Pocahontas County town of Marlinton was named for Jacob Marlin who, together with Stephen Sewell, settled there in the mid-1700s. A. Marlinton

Sutton Dam is on this river. A. Gauley River B. Elk River C. Holly River D. Greenbrier River E. Cranberry River

Correct! Sutton Dam is on the Elk River. B. Elk River

This river flows into the Ohio River at Parkersburg. A. Kanawha River B. Guyandotte River C. Gauley River D. Williams River E. Little Kanawha River

Correct! The Little Kanawha River flows into the Ohio River at Parkersburg. E. Little Kanawha River

This forest in Preston and Monongalia counties is West Virginia’s largest state forest. A. Kumbrabow State Forest B. Cabwaylingo State Forest C. Panther State Forest D. Coopers Rock State Forest E. Seneca State Forest

Correct! Coopers Rock State Forest in Preston and Monongalia counties is West Virginia’s largest state forest. D. Coopers Rock State Forest

In 1812, Chief Justice John Marshall visited this site, which became known as Marshall’s Pillar. A. Seneca Rocks B. Pinnacle Rock C. Hawk's Nest D. Hanging Rock E. Ice Mountain

Correct! In 1812, Chief Justice John Marshall visited Hawk's Nest in Fayette County, which became known as Marshall’s Pillar. C. Hawk's Nest

Jimmy Lewis Lake is located within the boundary of this state park. A. Pinnacle Rock B. Twin Falls C. Holly River D. North Bend E. Pricketts Fort

Correct! Jimmy Lewis Lake is located within the boundaries of Pinnacle Rock State Park in Mercer County. A. Pinnacle Rock

With the exclusion of the 1930s time period, which of the following did not contribute to the population shift toward cities? A. There were greater cultural advantages in the cities. B. The cities provided advanced transportation and housing opportunities. C. There was a greater need for farm products in the cities. D. There were more opportunities for employment in the cities. E. The mines became mechanized.

Correct! C. There was a greater need for farm products in the cities.

On March 24, 1910, a fire destroyed this Fayette County community. A. Mount Hope B. Fayetteville C. Gauley Bridge D. Oak Hill E. Ansted

Correct! The Fayette County community of Mount Hope was destroyed in a fire on March 24, 1910. A. Mount Hope

This is the most abundant type of coal in West Virginia. A. anthracite B. bituminous C. sub-bituminous D. lignite E. peat

Correct! The most abundant type of coal in West Virginia is bituminous. B. bituminous

This sandstone rock formation is located in Mercer County. A. Hawks Nest B. Seneca Rocks C. Ice Mountain D. Pinnacle Rock E. Coopers Rock

Correct! The sandstone rock formation Pinnacle Rock is located in Mercer County. D. Pinnacle Rock

Famous for its warm spring waters, Berkeley Springs is also known for mining this mineral. A. coal B. glass sand C. clay D. iron E. copper

Correct! Famous for its warm spring waters, Berkeley Springs is also known for mining glass sand. B. glass sand

These two towns, incorporated on the same day in 1762, both claim to be the oldest towns in West Virginia. A. Harpers Ferry and Charles Town B. Berkeley Springs and Moorefield C. Lewisburg and Martinsburg D. Shepherdstown and Romney E. White Sulphur Springs and Capon Bridge

Correct! Shepherdstown and Romney, incorporated on the same day in 1762, both claim to be the oldest towns in West Virginia. D. Shepherdstown and Romney West Virginia has this many counties. A. 35 B. 55 C. 45 D. 65 E. 25

Correct! West Virginia has 55 counties. B. 55

West Virginia has coal deposits: A. throughout the entire state. B. in a majority of counties. C. in a minority of counties. D. in the Eastern Panhandle only. E. in the Northern Panhandle only.

Correct! West Virginia has coal deposits in a majority of counties. B. in a majority of counties.

West Virginia is separated from Kentucky by this river. A. Coal River B. Elk River C. Tug Fork River D. Guyandotte River E. Cheat River

Correct! West Virginia is separated from Kentucky by the Tug Fork River. C. Tug Fork River

These five states border West Virginia. A. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky B. Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky C. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Delaware, and Virginia D. Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, and Kentucky E. Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee

Correct! Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky are the five states that border West Virginia. A. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky

This river does not form part of West Virginia's borders. A. Ohio River B. Potomac River C. Big Sandy River D. Tug Fork River E. Kanawha River

Correct! The Kanawha River does not form part of West Virginia's borders. E. Kanawha River

This body of water is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A. Bluestone Lake B. Trout Pond C. Cheat Lake D. Tygart Lake E. Summersville Lake

Correct! Trout Pond is the only natural lake in West Virginia. B. Trout Pond

This part of West Virginia's boundary is not a natural boundary. A. Ohio River B. Allegheny Mountains C. Mason-Dixon Line D. Potomac River E. Tug Fork River

Correct! The Mason-Dixon Line, part of West Virginia's boundary, is not a natural boundary. C. Mason-Dixon Line

This river basin is the only one in West Virginia to drain eastward. A. Potomac River B. Guyandotte River C. Kanawha River D. Monongahela River E. Little Kanawha River

Correct! The Potomac River basin is the only one in West Virginia to drain eastward. A. Potomac River

All of the following are regions of West Virginia except: A. Potomac Section B. Allegheny Highlands C. Vandalia Section D. Allegheny Plateau E. Ohio River Valley

Correct! Vandalia Section is not a region of West Virginia. C. Vandalia Section

The four regions of West Virginia are in this east-to-west order. A. Allegheny Highlands, Potomac Section, Allegheny Plateau, Ohio River Valley B. Potomac Section, Allegheny Highlands, Allegheny Plateau, Ohio River Valley C. Ohio River Valley, Allegheny Plateau, Allegheny Highlands, Potomac Section D. Ohio River Valley, Potomac Section, Allegheny Highlands, Allegheny Plateau E. Allegheny Plateau, Allegheny Highlands, Ohio River Valley, Potomac Section

Correct! The four regions of West Virginia are in the east-to-west order of Potomac Section, Allegheny Highlands, Allegheny Plateau, Ohio River Valley. B. Potomac Section, Allegheny Highlands, Allegheny Plateau, Ohio River Valley

Due to its mention in the song "Country Roads," many Americans mistakenly think this river is West Virginia's most important. A. Cheat River B. Lost River C. Coal River D. Shenandoah River E. Greenbrier River Correct! Due to its mention in the song "Country Roads," many Americans mistakenly think the Shenandoah River is West Virginia's most important. D. Shenandoah River

This term describes West Virginia's climate. A. tropical B. subtropical C. humid continental D. humid tropic E. Mediterranean

Correct! West Virginia's climate is humid continental. C. humid continental

This region is the fastest growing part of West Virginia. A. Northern Panhandle B. Kanawha River Valley C. Eastern Panhandle D. Southern Coalfields E. Greenbrier Valley

Correct! The eastern panhandle is the fastest growing region of West Virginia. C. Eastern Panhandle

Travellers Repose is an early name for this Pocahontas County community. A. Frost B. Dunmore C. Green Bank D. New Martinsville E. Bartow

Correct! Travellers Repose is an early name for Bartow. E. Bartow

This Mercer County community was named for the general who served as commander of French forces in North America during the French and Indian War. A. Montcalm B. Princeton C. Ingleside D. Kegley E. McComas

Correct! The Mercer County community of Montcalm was named for Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, who served as commander of French forces in North America during the French and Indian War. A. Montcalm

This lake, part of a wildlife management area located in Mingo and Wyoming counties, was named for a prominent political figure who served as a circuit judge during the mine wars. A. Thomas Sutton Lake B. R.D. Bailey Lake C. Tygart Lake D. Bluestone Lake E. East Lynn Lake

Correct! R. D. Bailey Wildlife Management Area, located in Mingo and Wyoming counties, was named for Judge R. D. Bailey, a prominent political figure who served as a circuit judge during the mine wars. B. R.D. Bailey Lake

This Wetzel County community was named for Henry Church. A. Proctor B. Churchville C. Hundred D. Reader E. Henry

Correct! The Wetzel County community of Hundred was named for Henry Church, who died in 1860 at the age of 109. Church, who was familiarly known as "Old Hundred," was a soldier in the British Army under Cornwallis and was captured by American troops under General Marquis de Lafayette. C. Hundred

This popular Grant County tourist attraction, which features the world's largest ribbon stalactite, opened to the public on May 30, 1940. A. Lost World Caverns B. Organ Cave C. Seneca Rocks D. Smoke Hole Caverns E. Karst Caverns

Correct! Smoke Hole Caverns, a popular Grant County tourist attraction that features the world's largest ribbon stalactite, opened to the public on May 30, 1940. D. Smoke Hole Caverns On June 23, 1944, a tornado struck this Harrison County community. A. Shinnston B. Clarksburg C. Bridgeport D. West Milford E. Salem

Correct! On June 23, 1944, a tornado struck the Harrison County community of Shinnston. A. Shinnston

This ancient river, one of the largest in North America during the Ice Age, was responsible for the creation of the New River Gorge. A. Ohio River B. Teays River C. Onego River D. Potomac River E. Shenandoah River

Correct! The Teays River, one of the largest in North America during the Ice Age, was responsible for the creation of the New River Gorge. B. Teays River

This fruit is nicknamed the "West Virginia banana." A. Paw paw B. Apple C. Persimmon D. Ramp E. Plantain

Correct! The paw paw is nicknamed the "West Virginia banana." A. Paw paw

Bluestone Dam is located in this Summers County community. A. Green Sulphur Springs B. Talcott C. Alderson D. Hinton E. Pence Springs

Correct! Bluestone Dam is located in the Summers County community of Hinton. D. Hinton On October 17, 1746, this marker was placed at the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River to designate the boundary of the lands of Thomas Fairfax. A. Fairfax Stone B. Mason-Dixon Stone C. Seneca Rocks D. Pinnacle Rocks E. Washington Stone

Correct! On October 17, 1746, the Fairfax Stone was placed at the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River to designate the boundary of the lands of Thomas Fairfax. The present monument at Fairfax Stone State Park is a replica of the original. A. Fairfax Stone

This West Virginia community was named for the capital city of Greece. A. Lerona B. Athens C. Princeton D. Montcalm E. Thessalonika

Correct! The Mercer County community of Athens was named for the capital city of Greece. B. Athens

Which of the following best shows the role geography played in the sectionalism that developed between east and west in antebellum Virginia? A. Western Virginia was settled by independent-thinking Scotch- Irish who became isolated from the rest of the country and developed a mountain culture that had nothing in common with eastern Virginia. B. The Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains blocked settlers from moving westward from the Tidewater region, so none of the people who lived in western Virginia came from the eastern part of the state. C. Salt producers in the Kanawha Valley made use of slave labor, which brought a sharp decline in the slave population of eastern counties after 1830, angering plantation owners who depended on hired slaves to tend their cotton fields. D. Western Virginia was hilly and poorly suited to the slave- supported plantation system that existed in the east, creating different economic systems in east and west. E. The rivers in West Virginia flow in a north-south direction, carrying water either south to the Gulf of Mexico or north to Lake Erie, which led to more contact with Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky than with eastern Virginia.

Correct! D. Western Virginia was hilly and poorly suited to the slave-supported plantation system that existed in the east, creating different economic systems in east and west.

This Morgan County community was originally known as Bath. A. Omps B. Berkeley Springs C. Coolfont D. Paw Paw E. Ridge

Correct! The Morgan County community of Berkeley Springs was originally known as Bath. B. Berkeley Springs

On March 7, 1907, this town's name was changed to Logan. A. Aracoma B. Cornstalk C. Pocahontas D. Guyandotte E. Rhodesdale

Correct! On March 7, 1907, the name of the Logan County town of Aracoma was changed to Logan. A. Aracoma The sites of West Virginia's original and present state capital are located within these two geographic regions. A. Ohio River Valley and Allegheny Plateau B. Potomac Section and Allegheny Plateau C. Ohio River Valley and Potomac Section D. Allegheny Highlands and Ohio River Valley E. Potomac Section and Allegheny Highlands

Correct! A. Ohio River Valley and Allegheny Plateau This swamp, located in Pocahontas County, is the highest large wetland on limestone known in the eastern United States. A. Cranberry Glades B. Beartown C. Dolly Sods D. Tea Creek E. Blister Swamp

Correct! Blister Swamp, located in Pocahontas County, is the highest large wetland on limestone known in the eastern United States. E. Blister Swamp

In 2000, West Virginia's most important agricultural product was: A. poultry. B. corn. C. tobacco. D. fruit. E. cattle.

Correct! In 2000, West Virginia's most important agricultural product was poultry. A. poultry.

Burnsville Lake and Wildlife Management Area is located in this West Virginia county. A. Braxton County B. Clay County C. Nicholas County D. Calhoun County E. Ritchie County

Correct! Burnsville Lake and Wildlife Management Area is located in Braxton County. A. Braxton County

This Braxton County community was named for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis. A. Henry B. Davis C. Gassaway D. Junior E. Burnsville

Correct! The Braxton County community of Gassaway was named for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis. C. Gassaway This bird is depicted on West Virginia’s specialty wildlife license plate. A. cardinal B. rose-breasted grosbeak C. American bald eagle D. ostrich E. wild turkey

Correct! The rose-breasted grosbeak is depicted on West Virginia’s specialty wildlife license plate. B. rose-breasted grosbeak

What West Virginia community has the lowest elevation? A. Spruce B. Harpers Ferry C. Point Pleasant D. Thurmond E. Moorefield

Correct! Harpers Ferry has the lowest elevation of any community in West Virginia. B. Harpers Ferry

Which two geographic regions contain the highest and lowest points in West Virginia? A. Potomac Section and Allegheny Plateau B. Allegheny Highlands and Ohio River Valley C. Allegheny Highlands and Potomac Section D. Ohio River Valley and Allegheny Plateau E. Ohio River Valley and Potomac Section

Correct! C. Allegheny Highlands and Potomac Section

The northern part of West Virginia has which type of salt deposit? A. rock salt B. brine C. atlatl D. grahamite E. peat

Correct! A. rock salt Where in West Virginia can you find ice occurring naturally all year round? A. Spruce Knob B. Ice Mountain C. Seneca Rocks D. Beartown E. Cranberry Glades

Correct! Ice Mountain is located along the North River in Hampshire County. B. Ice Mountain

Where is the highest point in West Virginia? A. Spruce Knob B. Allegheny Summit C. Prospect Peak D. Gauley Mountain E. Cranberry Summit

Correct! Spruce Knob in Pendleton County, with an elevation of 4,861 feet, is the highest point in West Virginia. A. Spruce Knob

The largest subdivision of West Virginia, this section contains a larger proportion of alluvial lands than the remainder of the state, and has large deposits of coal, oil, natural gas, and salt. A. Allegheny Highlands B. Ohio Valley C. Potomac Section D. Allegheny Plateau E. Piedmont

Correct! B. Ohio Valley

Which of the following is true of the Mason-Dixon line? A. It was surveyed to settle a dispute between colonial settlers and Native Americans. B. It is marked at its western end by the Fairfax Stone. C. It marks a boundary between West Virginia and Pennsylvania. D. It marks a boundary between West Virginia and Ohio. E. It became the official border between Confederate and Union states during the Civil War.

Correct! The Mason-Dixon Line marks a boundary between West Virginia and Pennsylvania. C. It marks a boundary between West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Lake Lynn was the original name for this Monongalia County lake. A. East Lynn Lake B. Summersville Lake C. Mon Lake D. Cheat Lake E. Sleepy Creek Lake

Correct! Lake Lynn was the original name for Cheat Lake. D. Cheat Lake