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1Which major river basin drains the northern half of Extremadura before flowing westward into Portugal?
2Which predominant lithological domain characterizes the Hercynian basement (Zócalo Hircínico) of Extremadura?
3What traditional agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystem of Extremadura combines sparse oak woodland with livestock grazing and crop cultivation?
4Which city serves as the official administrative capital of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura?
5Which reservoir located on the Zújar River in Extremadura is the largest reservoir by surface storage volume in Spain?
6Which tree species forms the primary arboreal canopy of Extremadura's dehesas on drier lowland soils?
7Which agricultural valley in northern Cáceres is world-famous for its protected designation of origin (D.O.P.) cherry production?
8Which major highway corridor connects Madrid to Badajoz and Lisbon across Extremadura?
9What relief type in Las Villuercas mountain range exhibits eroded parallel ridges and valleys formed in folded Paleozoic quartzites and slates?
10Which National Park in Extremadura protects the dramatic quartzitic gorge of Salto del Gitano and hosts major breeding colonies of raptors like the black vulture?
About the Extremadura PAU Geography Exam
The Extremadura PAU Geography examination assesses 2º de Bachillerato students on physical geography (relief, lithology, Tagus and Guadiana hydrology, Dehesa ecosystems), demography and settlement dynamics (rural depopulation, aging, urban network of Badajoz, Cáceres, Mérida, Plasencia), economic sectors (Guadiana irrigated crops, Ibérico pork, photovoltaic energy, Almaraz nuclear power, A-5/A-66 corridors, heritage tourism), and territorial organization of Spain and Extremadura.
Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx / Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
90-minute written examination (map analysis, thematic commentary, practical problems; local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation)
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 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims).
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Physical Geography: Relief, Lithology, Climate & Hydrology
Paleozoic basement, Sierra de San Pedro, Sierra de Gata, Las Villuercas geomorphology, rañas, Continentalized Mediterranean and Sub-humid microclimates, Tagus and Guadiana basins, and major reservoir systems.
Biogeography, Dehesa Ecosystems & Environmental Protection
Holm oak and cork oak dehesas, Mediterranean sclerophyllous forest, soil degradation, erosion, Monfragüe National Park, Cornalvo Natural Park, and protected areas network.
Population, Demography, Rural Depopulation & Urban Hierarchy
Demographic dynamics, severe aging, rural exodus (historical migration to Madrid/Basque Country/Catalonia), municipal fragmentation, and the urban network (Badajoz, Cáceres, Mérida, Plasencia, Don Benito-Villanueva).
Economic Sectors: Agriculture, Energy, Infrastructure & Tourism
Irrigated farming along the Guadiana (Vegas Altas/Bajas), dryland cultivation, Jerte cherries, Ibérico pig farming, photovoltaic renewable energy leadership, Almaraz nuclear power plant, A-5/A-66 motorways, high-speed rail, and heritage/nature tourism.
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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: 90-minute written examination (map analysis, thematic commentary, practical problems; local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation)
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims). Official sources
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What is the format of the Extremadura PAU exam?
The exam is a 90-minute written examination testing Bachillerato subject content.
What score is required to pass?
A minimum score of 4.0 out of 10 in the Access Phase is required to calculate the university admission mark.