Distinguish between stock and potential resources . Give one example of each.
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Materials in the environment which can satisfy human needs but we human beings do not have the proper technology to access these are included in stock.
In the case of potential resorces are found in a region but have not been utilised.for eg the resources like solar and wind energy found in gujarat and rajasthan are not being properly utilised.
(i) Stock:
(a) They are found in the environment.
(b) They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
(c) Example: Water 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.
Example: Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy but they are yet to be developed for various reasons