Multiple Choice
Leap years occur because:
A) Earth's orbital period around the Sun is decreasing.
B) Earth's orbital period is 365.24 days.
C) the Gregorian calendar contains only 11 months.
D) Earth speeds up in its orbit when it comes closest to the Sun.
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