Leap Year

What is a leap year?

• A year with an extra day

• A year with an extra month

Where is the extra day added in a leap year?

• End of February

• End of December

How many days does February have in a leap year?

• 29 days

• 30 days

What calendar is most commonly used around the world?

• Islamic calendar

• Gregorian calendar

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun according to the Gregorian calendar?

• 365 days

• 365 days and 6 hours

Why do we have leap years?

• To adjust for the extra six hours each year

• To make the calendar longer

What happens every four hundred years regarding leap years?

• February is removed

• A leap year is skipped

When is the next year that is an exception to the leap year rule?

• 2300

• 2100

What do people born on February 29th have to decide?

• Whether to celebrate in February or March

• Whether to have a party or not

What special feature does the Gregorian calendar have?

• It changes every year

• February 29th as leap day