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Key Facts: Balearic PAU Geology & Env Sci Exam
UIB 2026
Official university access examination framework for Balearic Islands
UIB PAU Commission
90 Minutes
Official duration of the examination paper
UIB Schedule
0–10 Scale
Grading scale with 4.0 minimum required in Access Phase
Balearic PAU Regulations
4 Key Domains
Internal Geodynamics, Karst/Hydrogeology, Risks/Resources, Sustainability
2º Bachillerato Curriculum
100
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The Balearic Islands PAU Geology and Environmental Sciences exam evaluates 2º Bachillerato concepts across internal/external geodynamics, hydrogeology, geological hazards, and Mediterranean sustainability.
Sample Balearic PAU Geology & Env Sci Practice Questions
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1Which mechanical layer of Earth's interior is composed of rigid, brittle rock and includes both the crust and the uppermost solid mantle?
2Which type of seismic body wave travels fastest through Earth's interior and can propagate through both solid and liquid media?
3The Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) marks the seismic boundary between which two compositional layers of Earth?
4At which type of plate boundary is new oceanic lithosphere continuously created by mantle upwelling and basaltic magmatism?
5What type of geological fault is produced by tensional stress, resulting in the hanging wall moving downward relative to the footwall?
6Which foliated metamorphic rock represents the lowest grade of regional metamorphism derived from a shale protolith?
7Plutonic (intrusive) igneous rocks cool slowly deep beneath Earth's surface, resulting in which typical texture?
8The San Andreas Fault system in California is a classic geological example of which plate tectonic boundary?
9Why does an S-wave shadow zone exist on the side of Earth opposite a seismic hypocenter (between 104° and 180° angular distance)?
10What physical property change causes P-wave paths to refract sharply downward when entering Earth's liquid outer core from the lower mantle?
About the Balearic PAU Geology & Env Sci Exam
The Balearic Islands PAU Geology and Environmental Sciences (Geologia i Ciències Ambientals) exam is the official standardized subject test administered by Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) for high school graduates in Mallorca, Menorca, Eivissa, and Formentera. The curriculum spans internal geodynamics (plate tectonics, magmatism, seismology), external geodynamics with special focus on Balearic karst landforms and coastal Posidonia systems, hydrogeology and water resource management, geological hazards, and global environmental sustainability. This 100-question practice bank offers comprehensive preparation with rigorous conceptual questions and detailed step-by-step explanations.
Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Balearic Islands / UIB. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
90-minute written examination featuring compulsory and optional question blocks evaluating internal geodynamics, karst hydrogeology, environmental risks, and sustainability. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
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 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026)
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Internal Geodynamics & Plate Tectonics
Earth interior structure, seismic wave propagation, plate tectonics, magmatism, metamorphism, structural geology, and geotectonics.
External Geodynamics & Hydrogeology
Weathering, erosion, sedimentary environments, karst topography in Balearic limestone systems, aquifers, and coastal dynamics including Posidonia oceanica ecosystems.
Environmental Systems & Resources
Geological hazards (earthquakes, landslides, floods), mineral/energy resources, soil erosion and conservation, and Balearic water management (groundwater & desalination).
Global Environmental Change & Sustainability
Waste management, air and water pollution, biodiversity preservation, climate change impacts on Mediterranean islands, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Preparing for the Balearic PAU Geology & Env Sci 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: 90-minute written examination featuring compulsory and optional question blocks evaluating internal geodynamics, karst hydrogeology, environmental risks, and sustainability. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these official Balearic Islands PAU exam questions?
Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation. Use official UIB past papers and subject matrices for open-response, listening, graphic, and performance practice.
What is the format of the Balearic PAU Geology & Environmental Sciences exam?
The exam is a 90-minute written assessment held at UIB examination centers, featuring core conceptual questions, block choices, diagram evaluations, and environmental case studies.
How is the exam scored for university admission?
The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. In the Access Phase, a minimum grade of 4.0 is required to calculate the admission score (60% Bachillerato average + 40% PAU Access Phase).
Does the exam cover specific Balearic Islands environmental features?
Yes, questions frequently contextualize concepts with Balearic regional geography, including carbonate karst systems (Serra de Tramuntana), coastal dune and Posidonia meadow dynamics, island aquifer management, and seawater desalination.
In which languages can the exam be taken?
Students can take the exam in Catalan or Spanish (Castilian).