Discrete v. Continuous

Identify whether statements represent a discrete or a continuous relationship.

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Approximately 3.24 billion gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls daily.
Continuous
Discrete
2
The city of Beunos Aires adds 6,000 tons of trash to its landfills every day.
Discrete
Continuous
3
For every ton of paper that is recycled, 17 trees are saved.
Continuous
Discrete
4
The average person laughs 15 times per day.
Continuous
Discrete
5
During the Great Depression, stock market prices fell 75%.
Discrete
Continuous
6
The hair on your head grows 1/2 inch per month.
Discrete
Continuous

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The city of Beunos Aires adds 6,000 tons of trash to its landfills every day.

Approximately 3.24 billion gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls daily.

Identify whether statements represent a discrete or a continuous relationship.

Answers

1
Approximately 3.24 billion gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls daily.
Continuous
Discrete
2
The city of Beunos Aires adds 6,000 tons of trash to its landfills every day.
Discrete
Continuous
3
For every ton of paper that is recycled, 17 trees are saved.
Continuous
Discrete
4
The average person laughs 15 times per day.
Continuous
Discrete
5
During the Great Depression, stock market prices fell 75%.
Discrete
Continuous
6
The hair on your head grows 1/2 inch per month.
Discrete
Continuous