Understanding Leap Year and the February 29th Phenomenon

To celebrate an extra day in the year.

To make February the longest month in the calendar.

To honor leap year babies born on February 29.

To align the calendar with the time it takes for Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun. (correct)

Because February is the shortest month of the year.

Because February 29th only occurs every four years in a leap year. (correct)

Because they age slower due to the extra day in February.

Because they are considered 'lucky' according to tradition.

The difference between Earth's orbit time and our calendar's count of days in a year. (correct)

The need to add special days for celebrations like New Year's Eve.

The belief that every year should have the same number of days.

The desire to have an extra long month every four years.

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