Question

Differntiate between polential resources and actual resources ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Actual Resources are those which have been surveyed, their quantity and quality determined and are being used in present times. Potential Resources: ... The uranium found in Ladakh is potential resource that could be used in the future.

Answer 2

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• Such resources which total quantity is not recognized.
• They are not actually being used.
• As technology grows it is possible to use it in the future.

Example: Mineral oil can be used in major parts of India where sedimentary rocks are present, but it can not be used due to a lack of technology.

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• Those resources that are identified in their total quantity.
• At the current time, they are being used.
• In order to use these resources, accessible technology is used.

Examples: Trees, mines.

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