e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia Online

Coal

Sign in or create a free account to curate your search content.

1
Miners have given this nickname to a dangerous geologic formation that increases the risk of roof falls in underground coal mines.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
2
What John Sayles film depicts a deadly event from the West Virginia mine wars?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
3
In this 1968 mine disaster, six miners survived for 10 days despite being trapped deep in the mine.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
4
Prior to the 1930s, what percentage of miners in southern West Virginia lived in towns owned by coal companies?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
5
The peak year for 20th century coal production in West Virginia occurred during which decade?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
6
Which mine disaster led to passage of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
7
Which of the following doctors is NOT known for publicizing the dangers of black lung disease in coal mining?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
8
The first coal in the New River Coalfield was shipped from this town.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
9
Who was president of UMWA District 17 at the time of the 1921 Miners' March on Logan?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
10
In 1955, Logan County surpassed which one of the following as the leading coal producing county in the nation?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

Most quizzes offer a different set of 10 questions each time you test your knowledge, pulled from hundreds of facts about West Virginia. To test your West Virginia knowledge, choose an answer for each question and click the "Submit" button at the bottom, then we'll score your results!

Optionally, if you're not interested in this Quiz, please feel free to choose a different one!

Choose a different Quiz