Question

What is the difference b/w potential resource and stock resource ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Potential resources are those which have been found in a region, but not utilized. The technology for its access is available, but not put into use. ... Stock resources are those that have the potential to satisfy human needs. But human beings do not have the suitable technology to access it yet.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Potential resources are those which have been found in a region, but not utilized.

The technology for its access is available, but not put into use.

Eg: Solar and wind energy development in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Stock resources are those that have the potential to satisfy human needs.

But human beings do not have the suitable technology to access it yet.

Eg: Minerals and other fossil fuels.