Questions about Leap Years and Calendars

How long does the Earth take to orbit the sun?

• 365.24219

• 265.24219

• 366.24219

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Who introduced the first leap years?

• Julius Caesar

• Pope Gregory

• St. Patrick

Roughly every how many years does a leap year fall?

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 Years

• Every 3 years

What is the name of the calendar we use?

• Gregorian Calendar

• Julian Calendar

• Chinese Calendar

How many days are in a normal year?

• 366 days

• 365 days

• 345 days

How many days are in a leap year?

• 366 days

• 365 days

• 364 days

What date is the 'leap day'?

• February 28

• February 29

• February 30

What might a woman traditionally do on a leap day?

• Woman can travel every leap day

• Woman can marry every leap day

• Woman can shop every leap day

Why do we need a Leap Day?

• It keeps our season at the same time each year.

• Because they just want to add an extra day.

• They want to let woman marry.

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How many extra hours do we have in Leap Day?

• 7 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours