Where is Falls Ridge Preserve located?

Travertine Formation and Geology

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West of Blacksburg, Virginia
East of Blacksburg, Virginia
North of Blacksburg, Virginia
South of Blacksburg, Virginia
2.
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Which geological region is Falls Ridge Preserve part of?
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
3.
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What is the Salem fault known for?
Being the oldest fault in Virginia
Creating travertine deposits
Being a normal fault
Causing volcanic eruptions
4.
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During which orogeny was the Salem fault created?
Grenville
Acadian
Alleghenian
Taconic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the travertine at Falls Ridge briefly mined for?
Gold
Silver
Lime
Coal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How much travertine has accumulated in the Falls Ridge area?
Over 15,000 metric tons
Over 25,000 metric tons
Over 35,000 metric tons
Over 45,000 metric tons
7.
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How long did it take for the travertine falls to form?
About 3,500 years
About 1,500 years
About 7,500 years
About 5,500 years
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