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What is the significance of a leap year?

• It marks the beginning of a new century.

• It signifies a year with two full moons in the same month.

• It is a tradition that dates back to ancient civilizations for agricultural purposes.

• It adds an extra day in February to balance the calendar year with the Earth's orbit.

How many acres did the SmokeHouse Creek Fire in Texas approximately scorch?

• 100,000 Acres

• 250,000 Acres

• 750,000 Acres

• 500,000 Acres

In what year was North Korea founded?

• 1950

• 1948

• 1953

• 1946

What is the Gregorian calendar's solution to the discrepancy in the Earth's orbit time?

• Skipping February 29th every 100 years

• Adding a leap day every four years, with exceptions for certain centuries

• Revising the number of days in each month every century

• Adding a leap second every year

What recent development has occurred between North Korea and Russia?

• A peace treaty

• A declaration of war

• An economic embargo

• Friendly political and military ties

What is unique about Fisk University's gymnastics team?

• It is the first to compete internationally.

• It is the largest gymnastics team in the country.

• It is the first gymnastics team at an HBCU.

• It is the first to win a national championship.

What was the original purpose of adding a leap day according to Julius Caesar?

• To honor a Roman deity

• To mark the beginning of a new era

• To balance the calendar year with the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• To introduce a new festival

How did the Gregorian calendar adjust for the actual time it takes for Earth to orbit the Sun?

• By shortening each month by one day

• By adding a leap month every 400 years

• By adding an extra day every 10 years

• By removing a leap day every 100 years unless the year is divisible by 400

What challenge did the gymnasts at Fisk University face before the establishment of their team?

• Lack of funding for gymnastics programs

• Finding coaches willing to train them

• Competing at a national level

• Choosing between attending an HBCU or pursuing gymnastics

What was the reaction of the first HBCU gymnast to compete in history?

• She decided to retire after the competition.

• She felt indifferent about the milestone.

• She was overwhelmed with pride and emotion.

• She felt it was just another competition.