Potential Resource | Actual Resource |
---|---|
A resource whose entire quantity is not known | A resource whose quantity is known |
Not being used at present, but could be used in the future | Being used in the present |
The present level of technology is not advanced enough to utilise it | The present level of technology is advanced enough to utilise it |
Example: The uranium found in Ladakh, which could be used in the future | Example: The dark soils of the Deccan plateau in Maharashtra |
Answered by Mayu | 2 years ago
As human beings, how can we ensure sustainable development?
Write a short note on the significance of time and technology in making a substance a resource.