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West Virginia State Symbols and Emblems Flashcards

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  1. What is the official state bird of West Virginia?

    Answer: Cardinal

    The Cardinal is West Virginia's official state bird, recognized by the male's bright red plumage and melodic song found throughout the state.

  2. Which flowering plant is the official state flower of West Virginia?

    Answer: Rhododendron

    The Rhododendron is West Virginia's state flower, chosen because it grows abundantly throughout the state's Appalachian mountain regions.

  3. What is the official state tree of West Virginia?

    Answer: Sugar Maple

    The Sugar Maple is West Virginia's state tree, prized for its brilliant fall foliage and the production of maple syrup.

  4. Which animal serves as the official state animal of West Virginia?

    Answer: Black Bear

    The Black Bear is West Virginia's state animal, reflecting the state's wild, forested landscape where these animals are commonly found.

  5. What is the English translation of West Virginia's state motto, 'Montani Semper Liberi'?

    Answer: Mountaineers Are Always Free

    'Montani Semper Liberi' is Latin for 'Mountaineers Are Always Free,' reflecting West Virginia's independent spirit and mountainous homeland.

  6. What are the official state colors of West Virginia?

    Answer: Old Gold and Blue

    Old Gold and Blue are the official state colors of West Virginia, also prominently displayed by West Virginia University's athletic teams.

  7. What is the official state fish of West Virginia?

    Answer: Brook Trout

    The Brook Trout is West Virginia's state fish, native to the clear, cold, fast-moving mountain streams found throughout the state.

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