What is a Leap Year?
How often does a leap year occur?
Every four years.
How many days are in February during a regular year?
28 days.
Which animals are associated with leap years?
Frogs.
How many weeks are there in a year?
52 weeks.
Why do we have leap years?
To keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the sun.
In a leap year, how many days are there in February?
29 days.
What special day is celebrated on February 29th during leap years?
On February 29th during leap years, a special day called "Leap Day" or "Leap Year Day" is celebrated.
If today is Monday, what day of the week will it be in two days?
Wednesday.
What month do we add an extra day to in a leap year?
February.
Name the month that comes after February.
March.
"What is the term used to describe individuals who are born on February 29th?"
"leaplings" or "leapers."
If today is Thursday, what day of the week was it four days ago?
Monday
What is the purpose of adding an extra day to the calendar?
To account for the extra time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun.
Which month has the fewest number of days?
February.
What day do people born on February 29th celebrate their birthday in non-leap years?
They celebrate their birthday on February 28th or March 1st, depending on the country.
How many days are in a week?
7 days
How many days are there in a leap year?
366 days
How many months have 30 days?
4 months (April, June, September, November).
About how many people in the world have a birthday on leap day?
about 4 million
If you were born on February 29th, how old would you be on your 10th birthday?
2 years old. (Since leap day occurs every 4 years, on the 10th birthday, a person born on February 29th would have experienced only 2 leap years, making them 2 years old in leap years, but they would have celebrated 10 birthdays.)