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What is the difference between potential and stock resources |
| Answer» (i) Stock:(a) They are found in the environment.(b) They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.(c) Example:\xa0Water is a compound o{ two inflammable gases-hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy. But we do not have the required technical know-how Io use them for this purpose.(ii) Potential resources:(a) They are found in a region.(b) They have not been utilized or developed.(c) Example:\xa0Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy but they are yet to be developed for various reasons. | |