Geography
What is a Leap Year?
Rotation & Revolution
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One complete revolution of earth takes 365 1/4 days. Every four years, the extra 1/4 day makes a complete day and the next year has 366 days. The year with 366 days instead of 365 days is called leap year and it comes after every four years.
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