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1. d. Idaho; reference: Thomson, F. A. and Ballard, S. M.; Geology and Gold Resources of North Central Idaho, Bulletin 7; and a local mine report

2. b. West; reference for questions 2, 3, and 4: Spurr, J.E. and Garrey, G. H.; USGS Professional Paper 63

3. a. Clear Creek, Colorado; same reference as # 2
 
4. e. None of these, the correct answer is: Mendota; same reference as # 2




5. d. Mohave County

6. b. Brochantite

7. f. All were active mining districts in Boulder County, Colorado

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14. g.  All were active in early Boulder County, Colorado

15. f. All of these were established in the early Clear Creek County, Colorado

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