Does Earth come back to the same spot on your birthday?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?
Exactly 365 days
366 days
365.25 days
365.5 days
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't the extra six hours in Earth's orbit be ignored?
They cause the Earth to slow down
They would misalign the calendar with the seasons
They affect the Earth's rotation
They make the days longer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a leap year in the Gregorian calendar?
To adjust for the Earth's tilt
To add an extra month
To celebrate a special event
To account for the extra six hours each year
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does a leap year occur?
Every 5 years
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the solar system to orbit the Milky Way?
1 billion years
500 million years
230 million years
100 million years
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