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Key Facts: Catalonia PAU Geography Exam Exam
Official PAU examination administered by Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC) / Generalitat de Catalunya.
90-minute written exam evaluating source analysis, cartography, and territorial synthesis.
PAU access-phase fee (EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase; +EUR 13.80 per admission exercise, Generalitat de Catalunya 2026)
Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Batxillerat GPA (60/40 weighted average).
Official exam is written source analysis in Catalan/Spanish; this bank is an English-language MCQ practice adaptation.
PAU Catalunya Geografia exam evaluates physical relief, climate, demography, urban systems, and economic sectors for university admission.
Sample Catalonia PAU Geography Exam Practice Questions
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1What is the geological origin of the ancient basement of the Iberian Peninsula (Macizo Ibérico / Hercynian Massif)?
2Which lithological domain dominates the western half of the Iberian Peninsula, characterized by ancient rocks such as granite, slate, and gneiss?
3The Pyrenean mountain range in northern Catalonia is structurally divided into which two main parallel zones?
4What structural system forms the coastal relief of Catalonia, running parallel to the Mediterranean shore?
5The interior plain between the Pyrenees and the Catalan Prelitoral Range in central Catalonia is known as the:
6Which internal mountain range divides the Spanish Meseta Central into the Submeseta Norte and Submeseta Sur?
7The Alpine Orogeny during the Cenozoic era was primarily responsible for which major relief transformation in Spain?
8Dissolution of limestone by rainwater in Calcareous Spain creates distinct landforms such as sinkholes, lapies, and subterranean caves, collectively known as:
9In Catalonia, the comarca of La Garrotxa (Olot area) is renowned for which specific geological feature?
10How did the Ebro Delta (Delta de l'Ebre) form off the southern coast of Catalonia?
About the Catalonia PAU Geography Exam Exam
The Catalonia PAU Geography (Geografia) exam evaluates high school seniors (2n de Batxillerat - LOMLOE) on physical relief, climate, hydrography, vegetation, demography, urban settlement, economic sectors, territorial organization, and environmental sustainability in Spain and Catalonia. Coordinated by the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC). Note: The official exam consists of written source-analysis tasks in Catalan/Spanish; these practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Exam sponsor: Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC) / Generalitat de Catalunya. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The official PAU Geografia examination in Catalonia is a 90-minute written test comprising source analysis (maps, graphics, climate graphs, cartograms, data tables) and open-ended essay questions administered in Catalan and Spanish. This 100-question multiple-choice practice bank serves as an English-language study adaptation to master curriculum concepts.
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
0-10 scale (min 4.0 in Access Phase).
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Physical Geography & Relief
Hercynian basement, Meseta Central, Alpine folding, Pyrenees, Catalan Coastal Range (Serralada Litoral and Prelitoral), Catalan Central Depression, Ebro Basin, and coastal landforms.
Climate & Hydrography
Oceanic, Mediterranean (coastal, continentalized), mountain, semi-arid climates, air masses, DANA/Gota Freda, wind systems (Tramuntana, Garbí), Atlantic vs Mediterranean slopes, and Internal Basins of Catalonia (Ter, Llobregat).
Biogeography & Soil Systems
Eurosiberian deciduous forests (beech, oak), Mediterranean sclerophyllous forests (holm oak, cork oak, Aleppo pine), garrigue, maquis, alpine/subalpine vegetation, soil profiles, and degradation processes.
Demography & Urban Systems
Birth rates, mortality, aging index, demographic transition, international and internal migrations, rural exodus, population distribution in coastal Catalonia vs interior, urban hierarchy, Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), and suburbanization.
Economic Sectors & Environment
Agrarian landscapes, rainfed vs irrigated farming, EU CAP, textile and chemical industrial heritage, energy transition, high-speed rail, Mediterranean Corridor, ports of Barcelona/Tarragona, water scarcity, desalination plants, and protected spaces (PEIN).
Preparing for the Catalonia PAU Geography Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 0-10 scale (min 4.0 in Access Phase).
- Assessment: The official PAU Geografia examination in Catalonia is a 90-minute written test comprising source analysis (maps, graphics, climate graphs, cartograms, data tables) and open-ended essay questions administered in Catalan and Spanish. This 100-question multiple-choice practice bank serves as an English-language study adaptation to master curriculum concepts.
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PAU Geography (Geografia) exam in Catalonia?
It is the official university entrance examination (PAU / Selectivitat) in Catalonia for 2n de Batxillerat students under the LOMLOE curriculum, evaluating geographical analysis, spatial planning, and socio-economic geography.
What format does the official PAU Geography exam take?
The official exam is a 90-minute written examination in Catalan or Spanish featuring source analysis (maps, graphics, climographs, tables) and written essay questions. This practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Who administers the PAU exams in Catalonia and what is the fee?
The Generalitat de Catalunya, through the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC), sets the 2026 PAU ordinary fees at EUR 41.30 examination right, EUR 68.70 access phase, and EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise. A 50% reduction and a full exemption are available for eligible groups such as large families (família nombrosa general), scholarship holders, and students with a recognised disability of 33% or more.
What is the passing score and grading structure?
The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. Students need a minimum score of 4.0 in the Access Phase to calculate their university admission mark (60% Batxillerat GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase).
How many practice questions are included in this study bank?
This module contains 100 high-quality multiple-choice practice questions directly mapped to the 5 key topic areas of the official 2n de Batxillerat Geography curriculum in Catalonia.