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Problem 9 - Entrance Test
Why do we have leap years?
A. To account for Earth's extra 6 hours every year
B. To match the phases of the Moon
C. To celebrate solar eclipses
D. None of the above
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Correct: A
Earth's orbital period is approximately 365 days and 6 hours. A leap year adds one day every four years to reconcile this discrepancy.