Leap Year

When is leap day added?

• January 29th

• April 1st

• February 29th

• March 1st

How often does a leap year occur?

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 5 years

What is a leap year?

• A year with 366 days

• A year with 364 days

• A year with 365 days

• A year with 367 days

How many days does February have in a leap year?

• 30 days

• 29 days

• 28 days

• 31 days

What do babies born on leap day have to decide as they get older?

• Whether to celebrate in February or March

• Whether to celebrate in January or February

• Whether to celebrate in March or April

• Whether to celebrate in April or May

What is the date of the next Leap Year?

• February 28th, 2024

• February 29th, 2022

• February 29th, 2028

• February 29th, 2024

How much time does the Earth's journey around the Sun actually take, leading to the need for leap years?

• 365 days

• 365 plus 6 hours

• 364 days plus 6 hours

• 366 days plus 24 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What calendar became more accurate due to the adjustments made in leap year rules?

• Julian calendar

• Islamic calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Chinese calendar

Why are leap days important?

• To match the calendar with the seasons

• To have an extra day of celebration

• To make the year longer

• To confuse people

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What are people called who are born on February 29th?

• Lucky or Special

• Frogs or Toads

• Cool or Amazing

• Leapers or Leaplings