Classify resources on the basis of development with examples.
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Explanation:
On the basis of the status of development, resources are classified into four groups, namely potential, developed, stock and reserve. ... (ii) Developed Resources : Developed resources are those which are estimated in terms of their quantity and quality for utilisation, e.g., water, soil, forests.
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The basis of development are
- Potential Resources
- Developed Resources
Potential Resources
Potential resources are those that are likely to be available in the near future.
Their total available quantity is not known as present.These resources are not used at present, but can be used in the future.Potential resources need detailed surveys for the estimation of their quality and quantity. For example: Africa has the great potential for the generation of hydroelectricity.This potential of resources is based on the number of waterfalls, their height and the amount of water falling.
Developed Resources
Developed resources are those
resources that are being used at present.The total quantity and quality are now known.Surveys had been conducted to find their total reserve available. A part of the actual resources can be developed.For example: Wind blowing at a high speed was a potential resources in ancient times. Today a large number of windmills have been installed to generate wind energy.