Leap Year and Leap Day Quiz

Why do we add an extra day to February every four years?

• To make the calendar year longer

• To align the calendar with the Earth's orbit

• To celebrate a special holiday

• To adjust for daylight saving time

How fast does the Earth travel around the sun?

• 67,000 miles an hour

• 50,000 miles an hour

• 100,000 miles an hour

• 75,000 miles an hour

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

• 365 days

• 364 days

• 365 days and six hours

• 366 days

How many miles does the Earth travel in one orbit around the sun?

• 700 million miles

• 584 million miles

• 600 million miles

• 500 million miles

What is the significance of Leap Day?

• It is a traditional holiday

• It marks the start of a new season

• It is a day to celebrate the Earth's orbit

• It adjusts the calendar to match the Earth's orbit