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Key Facts: La Rioja PAU Geography Exam
90 Minutes
Exam time duration
Universidad de La Rioja PAU Commission
EUR 55.43
Base registration fee for Access Phase
UR 2026 Fees
0–10 Scale
Grading scale for Bachillerato and PAU exams
Spanish Ministry of Education
4 Core Blocks
Physical, Demographic/Urban, Economic, and Territorial/Environmental Geography
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100 Questions
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La Rioja PAU Geography (UR 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam assessing 2º Bachillerato Geography across physical, human, economic, and regional Riojan domains.
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1Which major mountain system forms the southern geographical backbone of La Rioja, separating the Ebro Depression from the Duero Basin?
A.Sistema Ibérico
B.Cordillera Cantábrica
C.Sistema Central
D.Pirineos
Explanation: The Sistema Ibérico (Iberian System) is the mountain range that forms the southern boundary of La Rioja. It includes sub-ranges such as Sierra de la Demanda, Sierra de Urbión, and Sierra de Cameros, separating the Ebro river valley from the northern Meseta (Duero Basin).
2What is the highest mountain peak in the Autonomous Community of La Rioja, reaching an elevation of 2,271 meters in the Sierra de la Demanda?
A.Monte San Lorenzo
B.Pico Urbión
C.Moncayo
D.Pico de Peñalara
Explanation: Monte San Lorenzo, at 2,271 meters above sea level in the Sierra de la Demanda, is the highest peak in La Rioja. It hosts the Valdezcaray ski station on its slopes.
3Into which major river basin do all seven main right-bank rivers of La Rioja drain as they flow south-to-north from the Iberian System?
A.Ebro River Basin
B.Duero River Basin
C.Tajo River Basin
D.Guadalquivir River Basin
Explanation: All rivers in La Rioja belong to the Ebro River Basin. The Ebro flows west-to-east along the northern border of the region, receiving seven principal right-bank tributaries originating in the Sierra Ibérica.
4Which river gives its name to the Autonomous Community of La Rioja, originating in the Sierra de la Demanda near Llano de la Casa?
A.Río Oja
B.Río Najerilla
C.Río Iregua
D.Río Cidacos
Explanation: The Río Oja (or Río Glera) is widely considered to have given its name to La Rioja (from 'Río Oja'). It rises in the Sierra de la Demanda and passes through Ezcaray and Santo Domingo de la Calzada before joining the Tirón.
5What is the local name for the strong, dry, cold northwesterly wind that frequently blows through the Ebro Valley in La Rioja?
A.Cierzo
B.Levante
C.Poniente
D.Tramontana
Explanation: The Cierzo is a dry, cold, channeled northwesterly wind characteristic of the Ebro Valley, created by pressure differences between the Bay of Biscay (high pressure) and the Mediterranean Sea (low pressure).
6What official quality designation, granted in 1991 as the first of its kind in Spain, protects wine produced in La Rioja and neighboring territories?
A.Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)
B.Vino de Pago (VP)
C.Indicación Geográfica Protegida (IGP)
D.Special Specialty Guaranteed (ETG)
Explanation: DOCa Rioja (Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja) was the first Spanish wine region to be awarded 'Calificada' status in 1991, imposing stringent quality controls on viticulture and winemaking.
7Which of the following represents the three official sub-zones of the DOCa Rioja wine region?
A.Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental
B.Rioja Norte, Rioja Sur, and Rioja Central
C.Rioja Ibérica, Rioja Ebrense, and Rioja Cantábrica
D.Rioja Urbana, Rioja Rural, and Rioja Sostenible
Explanation: DOCa Rioja is officially divided into three sub-zones based on soil, climate, and geographic location: Rioja Alta (western Rioja), Rioja Alavesa (in Basque province of Álava), and Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja, eastern warm zone).
8Which city serves as the capital and primary administrative, economic, and demographic center of the Autonomous Community of La Rioja?
A.Logroño
B.Calahorra
C.Haro
D.Arnedo
Explanation: Logroño is the capital city of La Rioja, housing the regional parliament, government administration, and over 45% of the total regional population.
9Which red grape variety is the most widely cultivated and emblematic staple of DOCa Rioja vineyards?
A.Tempranillo
B.Cabernet Sauvignon
C.Merlot
D.Syrah
Explanation: Tempranillo accounts for over 75% of the vineyard acreage in DOCa Rioja, celebrated for its versatility, aging potential, and characteristic red fruit aromas.
10Which Riojan municipality in the Cidacos Valley is nationally renowned for its specialized footwear and shoe industrial cluster?
A.Arnedo
B.Ezcaray
C.Nájera
D.Alfaro
Explanation: Arnedo is widely known as the 'City of Footwear' (Ciudad del Calzado), concentrating a major industrial cluster of footwear manufacturers, component suppliers, and outlet trade.
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