Earth's Orbit Duration and Leap Year

The video transcript captures a discussion about how long it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun. Initially, there is confusion with some participants suggesting it takes a day or 24 hours. The conversation progresses with mentions of the space station's orbit around Earth and various incorrect guesses about the Earth's orbit duration. Eventually, the correct answer of one year, or 365 and a quarter days, is reached, clarifying the initial confusion.

How long do some people mistakenly think it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun?

• One day

• One month

• One decade

• One week

What is the correct duration for the Earth's orbit around the sun?

• One day

• One month

• One year

• One decade

How many months does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?

• 9 months

• 18 months

• 12 months

• 6 months

How many days are commonly used to describe the Earth's orbit around the sun?

• 360 days

• 365 days

• 375 days

• 370 days

What is the more precise duration of the Earth's orbit around the sun?

• 365 days

• 365 and a quarter days

• 366 days

• 364 days

Why do we have a leap year every four years?

• To adjust for the Earth's orbit being 365 and a quarter days

• To celebrate an extra holiday

• To correct the time zones

• To align with the lunar calendar