Wild and Wonderful West Virginia

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1. How many states does West Virginia border? 6 3 5 4

2. Which river flows through West Virginia's capital city of Charleston? Monongahela Ohio Kanawha Tygart

3. What is the southernmost county in West Virginia? McDowell Mingo Logan Wyoming

4. What city was the site of the first state capital of West Virginia ? Morgantown Charleston Wheeling Huntington

5. The New River, which meanders through the Appalachian Mountains, is the second oldest river in the world. True False

6. What is the mean elevation of West Virginia? 1000 ft. 4000 ft. 3500 ft. 1500 ft.

7. What is the oldest town in West Virginia? Berkley Springs Parkersburg Wheeling Shepherdstown

8. The first Mother's Day service was held in Grafton, West Virginia. True False

9. What is the largest cave in West Virginia? Mammoth Cave Cumberland Cave Marvel Cave Organ Cave

10. What month did West Virginia become a state? June July March December