Why does the year 2024 have 366 days?

Understanding Leap Years and Their Impact

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6th - 9th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because of a new calendar system.
Because it is a leap year.
To celebrate a special event.
Due to a mistake in the calendar.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of adding an extra day every four years?
To align the calendar with the Earth's orbit.
To adjust for daylight saving time.
To make the year longer.
To have more holidays.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the duration of Earth's orbit around the sun?
366 days.
365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds.
365 days and 6 hours.
365 days exactly.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a leap year affect the month of February?
February has 31 days.
February has 28 days.
February has 29 days.
February has 30 days.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of a leap year on holiday schedules?
Increases the number of holidays.
Changes the dates of holidays.
Has no effect on holidays.
Decreases the number of holidays.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to birthdays on February 29 during non-leap years?
They are celebrated on February 28.
They are celebrated on March 1.
They are not celebrated.
They are celebrated on February 29.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do leap years occur?
Every 2 years.
Every 3 years.
Every 4 years.
Every 5 years.
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