GH West Virginia Sports and Recreation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: WVU Mountaineer athletics are represented by which mascot?
- The Mountaineer (Correct answer)
- The Black Bear
- The Cardinal
- The Hillbilly
Correct answer: The Mountaineer
The WVU Mountaineer is a human costumed mascot dressed as a frontiersman carrying a musket, one of the most recognized mascots in college sports.
Question 2: The annual Mason-Dixon Games track and field meet is held at which West Virginia university?
- West Virginia University (Correct answer)
- Marshall University
- Fairmont State
- Shepherd University
Correct answer: West Virginia University
The Mason-Dixon Games, a prestigious collegiate indoor track and field invitational, is hosted annually by West Virginia University in Morgantown.
Question 3: Which West Virginia state park offers the most developed golf, swimming, and lodge facilities, known as the 'Swiss Alps of West Virginia'?
- Canaan Valley State Park (Correct answer)
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Babcock State Park
- Watoga State Park
Correct answer: Canaan Valley State Park
Canaan Valley State Park, sometimes called the 'Switzerland of West Virginia,' offers skiing, golf, swimming, and resort lodging in a high-altitude valley.
Question 4: The West Virginia Power baseball team, based in Charleston, is affiliated with which Major League Baseball organization?
- Los Angeles Angels (affiliate varies by era) (Correct answer)
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds
- Cleveland Guardians
Correct answer: Los Angeles Angels (affiliate varies by era)
The Charleston-based minor league team has had various MLB affiliations over the years; they have been associated with the LA Angels in recent seasons.
Question 5: Rock climbing at Seneca Rocks, in Pendleton County, is unique because the formation consists of what type of distinctive rock?
- Quartzite fins rising nearly vertically (Correct answer)
- Granite domes
- Sandstone arches
- Limestone towers
Correct answer: Quartzite fins rising nearly vertically
Seneca Rocks is composed of Tuscarora quartzite, forming dramatic near-vertical fins that rise 900 feet above the valley floor and attract climbers nationwide.
Question 6: Hunting is a major tradition in West Virginia; which animal's season in November draws hunters from across the eastern US?
- White-tailed deer (Correct answer)
- Black bear
- Wild turkey
- Pheasant
Correct answer: White-tailed deer
White-tailed deer hunting season in November is a major cultural and economic event in West Virginia, with the state having one of the highest deer populations in the region.
GH West Virginia Sports and Recreation 2
WVU Mountaineer athletics are represented by which mascot?