CCSE questions on Physical geography
Practice questions on Physical geography for the CCSE. This topic belongs to task 3 (Territorial organisation. Physical and political geography).
In which sea are the islas Baleares (Balearic Islands) located?
- AEn el océano AtlánticoIn the Atlantic Ocean
- BEn el mar MediterráneoIn the Mediterranean Sea
- CEn el mar CantábricoIn the Cantabrian Sea
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✓ En el mar Mediterráneo
The islas Baleares are in the Mediterranean Sea, off the east coast of the peninsula. The main islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The islas Canarias, on the other hand, are in the Atlantic Ocean, near Africa. The Cantabrian Sea washes the north coast of the peninsula. Trick: Baleares equals Mediterranean, Canarias equals Atlantic.
What is the name of the large high plain that covers the centre of the Iberian Peninsula?
- ALa DepresiónLa Depresión
- BLa MarismaLa Marisma
- CLa MesetaLa Meseta
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✓ La Meseta
The Meseta Central is a large high plain in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, at about 600-800 metres above sea level. It covers a large part of Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid and Extremadura. Mountain ranges surround it and rivers such as the Duero, the Tajo and the Guadiana cross it. A marisma (marsh), on the other hand, is a wet area near the coast, like Doñana.
In which mountain range is the Aneto peak, the highest of the Pirineos?
- AEn el Sistema CentralIn the Sistema Central
- BEn los PirineosIn the Pirineos
- CEn Sierra NevadaIn Sierra Nevada
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✓ En los Pirineos
The Aneto is in the Pirineos, in the Pirineo de Huesca (Aragón), and it is 3404 metres high: it is the highest mountain of the range. The highest peak on the peninsula is the Mulhacén, in Sierra Nevada, and the highest in Spain is the Teide, in Tenerife. The Almanzor peak is in the Sistema Central. Learn these three peaks with their mountains.
5 practice questions on this topic
- In which sea are the islas Baleares (Balearic Islands) located?
- What is the name of the large high plain that covers the centre of the Iberian Peninsula?
- In which mountain range is the Aneto peak, the highest of the Pirineos?
- Which Spanish autonomous city is in North Africa together with Ceuta?
- What feature makes Spain stand out among European countries?
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Frequently asked questions
How many CCSE questions are about Physical geography?
Physical geography is part of task 3 (Territorial organisation. Physical and political geography), which has 2 of the 25 questions in the exam. Here are 5 original practice questions on this topic.
Are these the official CCSE questions?
No. They are original questions that test the same facts as the Instituto Cervantes' official 2026 manual, with our own explanations. The official manual can be downloaded free from the Instituto Cervantes website.
How do I practise this topic?
Read each question, pick an option and check the explanation. When you feel confident, take a timed 25-question mock test and see which task you miss most.