Question

Earth takes 365.25 days to orbit the Sun. Which of the following is a consequence of this fact?

A. February has 28 days instead of 30.

B. The calendar has 365 days every year.

C. An extra day is added every four years.

D. An extra week is added every four years.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Earth's revolution around the Sun takes much longer than its rotation on its axis. One complete revolution takes 365.25 days, or one year. The Earth revolves around the Sun because gravity keeps it in a roughly circular orbit around the Sun.