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Key Facts: Aragón PAU Geography Exam

90 min

Exam Time

UNIZAR EvAU/PAU Guidelines

0–10

Grading Scale

UNIZAR

4.0 / 10

Minimum Access Phase Score

Spanish University Access Regulations

60/40

Bachillerato / PAU Weighting

UNIZAR Admission Criteria

33

Comarcas in Aragón

Gobierno de Aragón

Spanish (es)

Exam Language

UNIZAR

The Aragón PAU Geography exam (Geografía de España y Aragón) is a 90-minute examination administered by UNIZAR for 2nd Bachillerato students. Graded on a 0–10 scale, it requires a minimum 4.0 score in the Access Phase to calculate the university admission mark (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU). The syllabus covers relief, climate, water resources, population, urban hierarchy, Ebro valley logistics, Pyrenean tourism, and regional organization.

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1Which lithological unit of the Iberian Peninsula consists primarily of ancient, rigid crystalline rocks such as granites, gneisses, and schists formed during the Precambrian and Paleozoic eras?
A.Iberia Silícea (Siliceous Spain)
B.Iberia Caliza (Calcareous Spain)
C.Iberia Arcillosa (Clayey Spain)
D.Iberia Volcánica (Volcanic Spain)
Explanation: Iberia Silícea comprises the oldest geological materials of the Iberian Peninsula (Precambrian and Paleozoic granites, gneisses, schists, and slates). It covers the western half of the peninsula, including the Hercynian Macizo Ibérico (Meseta), Galicia, the Western Cantabrian range, and the core of the Axial Pyrenees.
2Which spatial arrangement describes the geographic distribution of Iberia Caliza (Calcareous Spain) across the Iberian Peninsula?
A.A uniform belt surrounding the Central System
B.An inverted 'Z' or reverse 'S' shape extending from the Pyrenees through the Basque Mountains, Cantabrian Range, Sistema Ibérico, and Betic System
C.A continuous strip covering only the Atlantic coastline from Galicia to Huelva
D.Isolated patches strictly confined to the Guadalquivir river valley
Explanation: Iberia Caliza forms an inverted 'Z' (or reverse 'S') band formed by Mesozoic marine limestone sediments folded during the Alpine orogeny. This arc runs from the Pyrenees and Prepyrenees through the Basque Mountains, eastern Cantabrian Range, Sistema Ibérico, and the Subbetic and Penibetic ranges of southern Spain.
3Which sedimentary basins are dominated by the soft, uncompacted sediments characteristic of Iberia Arcillosa (Clayey Spain)?
A.The Axial Pyrenees and the Sierra de Guadarrama
B.The Galician Rías and the Picos de Europa
C.The Duero, Tajo, and Ebro depressions, along with coastal Mediterranean plains
D.The Sierra Morena and Montes de Toledo
Explanation: Iberia Arcillosa occupies the major interior river basins (Duero, Tajo-Guadiana, and Ebro depressions), the Guadalquivir basin, and Mediterranean coastal plains. These low-lying areas accumulated Cenozoic and Quaternary horizontal sedimentary deposits of clay, marl, mudstone, and gypsum.
4Which combination of landforms is produced by karst dissolution in limestone landscapes (Iberia Caliza)?
A.Granite tors, berrocales, and domos
B.Dolines (torcas), lapiaz (lapiés), poljes, and subterranean caverns
C.Badlands, ravines (cárcavas), and tablelands (muelas)
D.Glacial cirques, U-shaped valleys, and moraines
Explanation: Karst relief results from the chemical dissolution of calcium carbonate in limestone by carbonated water. Typical landforms include lapiaz (surface fluting/grooves), dolines or torcas (sinkholes), poljes (flat-bottomed structural valleys), uvalas, caves, and subterranean rivers, exemplified in the Prepyrenean canyons and Sistema Ibérico.
5How are the Aragonese Pyrenees divided structurally from north to south?
A.Axial Pyrenees (Paleozoic crystalline core) and Prepyrenees (Mesozoic limestone outer ranges)
B.Inner Basin and Coastal Penibetic ranges
C.Submeseta Norte and Submeseta Sur
D.Depresión del Ebro and Cordillera Cantábrica
Explanation: The Pyrenees in Aragón comprise two primary longitudinal belts: the Axial Pyrenees (Pirineo Axial) in the north, consisting of Paleozoic granite and slate peaks (Aneto, Posets), and the Prepyrenees (Prepirineo) to the south, composed of folded Mesozoic limestones subdivided into the Inner Ranges (Sierras Interiores) and Outer Ranges (Sierras Exteriores).
6Which geomorphological features characterize the central Ebro Depression in Aragón?
A.U-shaped glacial troughs and granite tors
B.Coastal dunes and marine lagoons
C.Volcanic cones and basaltic plateaus
D.Limestone tablelands (muelas), gypsum badlands (cárcavas), and alluvial river terraces (sotos)
Explanation: The Ebro Depression accumulated thick Cenozoic endorheic sediments. Differential erosion of horizontal beds has formed elevated limestone tablelands (muelas like Muela de Zaragoza), friable gypsum/clay badlands (cárcavas in Los Monegros), and fertile alluvial terraces (sotos) along the Ebro River.
7Which mountain massifs constitute the main sector of the Sistema Ibérico within Aragonese territory?
A.Mulhacén and Veleta
B.Torre de Cerredo and Picos de Europa
C.Moncayo massif in the north, and Sierra de Albarracín, Javalambre, and Gúdar in Teruel
D.Sierra Morena and Serra de Tramuntana
Explanation: The Aragonese sector of the Sistema Ibérico includes Moncayo (2,314 m, the highest peak of the range) on the Zaragoza-Soria border, and the southern ranges in Teruel: Sierra de Albarracín, Montes Universales, Sierra de Javalambre, and Sierra de Gúdar.
8Which interior mountain range divides the Meseta Central into the Submeseta Norte and Submeseta Sur?
A.Sistema Central (Sierra de Gredos, Guadarrama, Somosierra)
B.Montes de Toledo
C.Cordillera Cantábrica
D.Sistema Ibérico
Explanation: The Sistema Central (comprising Sierra de Gata, Gredos, Guadarrama, and Somosierra) runs east-west across the Meseta Central, dividing it into the higher northern plateau (Submeseta Norte, ~700-800 m) and southern plateau (Submeseta Sur, ~600 m).
9What major geological effect did the Alpine Orogeny during the Cenozoic era have on the Iberian Peninsula?
A.It completely flattened the Hercynian basement into a featureless plain
B.It folded Mesozoic sediments into new mountain ranges (Pyrenees, Betics) and fractured the ancient rigid Hercynian basement into horsts and grabens
C.It created the granite rocks of Galicia through subduction volcanism
D.It submerged the entire Iberian Peninsula under the Atlantic Ocean permanently
Explanation: The Alpine Orogeny compressed Iberian plates, folding Mesozoic marine sediments into alpine ranges (Pyrenees, Betic System, Cantabrian Range) and fracturing the old Hercynian rigid basement of the Meseta into uplifted blocks/horsts (Sistema Central, Montes de Toledo) and depressed basins/grabens (Duero, Tajo, Ebro).
10Which granite landform features rounded, stacked granite boulders created by subsurface chemical weathering (hydrolysis) along orthogonal joint networks?
A.Lapiaz
B.Poljes
C.Berrocales and piedras caballeras (tors)
D.Badlands and cárcavas
Explanation: In granite areas (Iberia Silícea), groundwater penetrates orthogonal joints, hydrolyzing feldspars into clay. When surface erosion strips the weathered mantle, chaos of rounded granite blocks called berrocales (pedrizas) and perched boulders (piedras caballeras or tors) are exposed.

About the Aragón PAU Geography Exam

The Aragón PAU Geography exam evaluates student mastery of the 2nd Bachillerato Geografía de España y Aragón curriculum. The exam covers physical geography (geomorphology, relief, climate, hydrography, vegetation, and natural hazards), human and economic geography (demography, urban systems, rural spaces, industry, logistics, and tourism), and territorial organization (comarcas of Aragón, Autonomous Communities, and EU regional integration).

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Assessment

Written university entrance examination consisting of text analysis, cartographic map interpretation, geographic terms definition, and thematic essay questions

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026)

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10%

Geographic Space & Cartography of Spain and Aragón

Geographic tools, GIS, topographic maps, thematic cartography, scale, coordinates, and territorial representation of Spain and Aragón.

20%

Relief & Geomorphology of Spain and Aragón

Geological evolution, lithological units (siliceous, calcareous, clayey), Meseta, peripheral ranges, Pyrenees, Sistema Ibérico, and Ebro Depression.

15%

Climate & Atmospheric Circulation

General atmospheric circulation, air masses, pressure centers (Azores High, Icelandic Low), Mediterranean, Oceanic, Alpine, and Ebro continental semi-arid climates.

15%

Hydrography, Soils & Biogeography

Fluvial regimes and watersheds (Ebro basin, Cantabrian, Atlantic), lacustrine systems, edaphology (soil profiles), Eurosiberian and Mediterranean flora, and Pyrenean vegetation altitudinal zones.

10%

Environmental Issues & Natural Hazards

Droughts, Ebro river flooding (avenidas), soil erosion, desertification, forest fires, waste management, and protected natural areas (Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Moncayo).

10%

Demography & Population Dynamics

Demographic transition, natural movement, age structure, aging, rural depopulation (España vaciada), Aragonese demographic macrocephaly (Zaragoza vs Teruel/Huesca), and migration streams.

10%

Urban Systems & Rural Spaces

Urban morphology, historic centers, suburbanization, Spanish and Aragonese urban hierarchy, agrarian landscapes, regadío vs secano in Ebro valley, porcine livestock, and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

10%

Industry, Services, Tourism & Regional Organization

Industrial restructuring, Ebro Logistics Axis (PLAZA Zaragoza), transport networks, winter tourism in Aragonese Pyrenees, comarcas of Aragón, Autonomous Communities, and EU regional funds.

Preparing for the Aragón PAU Geography Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: Written university entrance examination consisting of text analysis, cartographic map interpretation, geographic terms definition, and thematic essay questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026) Official sources

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Aragón PAU Geography: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the lithological map of Spain (Iberia silícea, caliza, and arcillosa) and identify their associated landforms (karst, granite tors, badlands).
2Memorize the structural units of Aragón: Pyrenees (Axial and Prepyrenees), the Ebro Depression (marls, gypsum, limestone moors), and the Sistema Ibérico (Moncayo, Turolense ranges).
3Understand the dynamics of the Ebro river regime (pluvio-nival) and its seasonal floods (avenidas) alongside the influence of the Cierzo wind on local climate.
4Analyze the demographic contrast in Aragón: extreme concentration in Zaragoza city (macrocephaly) versus acute depopulation in Teruel and rural Huesca (part of 'España vaciada').
5Study the economic role of the Ebro Logistics Axis (PLAZA Zaragoza), porcine livestock production, and Pyrenean winter sports (ski resorts like Formigal, Cerler, Panticosa).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aragón PAU Geography exam?

The Aragón PAU Geography exam (Geografía de España y Aragón) is the official standardized test administered by the Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR) for students completing 2º Bachillerato in Aragón who wish to qualify for university admission in Spain.

How is the Aragón PAU Geography exam structured?

The official exam is a 90-minute written assessment comprising map/cartographic analysis, landscape commentary, definition of geographic concepts, and a extended essay question on physical, human, or economic geography of Spain and Aragón.

What is the passing score for PAU Geography in Aragón?

The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. In the Access Phase (Fase General/Obligatoria), a minimum score of 4.0 is required to compute the overall university admission grade (Nota de Acceso = 60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase mark, where the final combined score must be at least 5.0).

What specific regional Aragonese topics are tested?

In addition to general Spanish geography, the UNIZAR syllabus highlights the Pyrenees and Sistema Ibérico geomorphology, the Ebro Depression, the continental semi-arid climate and Cierzo wind, Ebro basin hydrography, Aragonese demographic macrocephaly (Zaragoza concentration), Ebro valley irrigated farming, PLAZA logistics hub, Pyrenean winter/ski tourism, and the 33 comarcas of Aragón.

Can I retake the PAU Geography exam in Aragón?

Yes. Students can sit for the extraordinary call (convocatoria extraordinaria) held in July if they fail or wish to raise their mark for university admission.