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