Question

differentiate between stock and reserve

Answer 1

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Resources has been classified on the basis of status of development :-

1) Developed resources
2) Potential resources
3) Stock
4) Reserves

Difference between stock and reserve :-

Stock :-
Resources that satisfies human needs
These have not been utilized yet.
The reason is due to lack of technology
Example :-  Water [ it satisfies our needs , but we cant make water ourselves by combining hydrogen and water { lack of technology } ]

Reserves :-
These resources can be utilized by using appropriate technology.
Even after having technology to utilize it , it has been kept aside for future requirements
Example :-
Water in dams 

Answer 2

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