Leap Year Trivia

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.

A year that is not a leap year is called a "__________" year

• Common

• Regular

• Non-leap

• Normal

In the Gregorian calendar, how many days are there in a leap year?

• 365

• 366

• 367

• 360

How often do leap years occur?

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 2 years

• Every 10 years

People born on leap days are called:

• Leapfrogs

• Leaplings

• Leapdogs

• Leaphumans

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

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.

Identify the correct sentence structure:

• Leap years, they occur every four years.

• Every four years, leap years occur.

• Leap years occur, every four years.

• Occur leap years every four years.

What is the meaning of the word 'trivia' in the context of 'Leap Year Trivia'?

• Important facts

• Unimportant or obscure details

• Scientific data

• Historical events

Which of the following is a correct literary analysis of the phrase 'leap year'?

• It symbolizes a rare event.

• It represents a common occurrence.

• It denotes a weekly event.

• It signifies a daily routine.