Leap Year Trivia
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do we have leap years?
To correct for the overage as our 365-day calendar is based on the Earth revolving around the sun, but it actually takes 365.242 days to complete the circuit.
To align the calendar with the lunar cycles.
To account for the time lost due to time zones.
To adjust for the changes in Earth's rotation speed.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A year that is not a leap year is called a "__________" year
Common
Regular
Non-leap
Normal
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.3.10
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the Gregorian calendar, how many days are there in a leap year?
365
366
367
360
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How often do leap years occur?
Every 4 years
Every 5 years
Every 2 years
Every 10 years
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
People born on leap days are called:
Leapfrogs
Leaplings
Leapdogs
Leaphumans
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the reason behind the need for leap years in our calendar system?
To celebrate the Earth's rotation completion
To account for the extra time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun.
To honor historical events
To align with lunar cycles
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'leap' correctly?
She took a leap of faith and started her own business.
The leap year occurs every three years.
He leaped over the puddle with ease.
Leap years have 364 days.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
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