Differentiate between the following: |
(a) Potential and Actual resources. |
(b) Ubiquitous and Localised resources. |
Answer:
(a) Potential Resources: Potential resources are those whose entire quantity may not be known and which are not being used at present, But these could be used in the future. For example: Uranium found in Ladakh is not being used at present/ but it could be used in the future. Actual Resources: Actual resources are those resources whose quantity is known and are being used at present. For example: Petroleum found in the West Asia. (b) Ubiquitous Resources: Ubiquitous resources are those resources that are found everywhere in the biosphere. For example: The air we breathe. Localised Resources: Localised resources are those resources that are found only in certain places. For example: Iron ore, copper, petroleum, etc.
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