1. Resource depletion
Erica and Aly

2. Resource depletion is the exhaustion of raw materials within a region
Resource depletion is the exhaustion of raw materials within a region. Resources are commonly divided between renewable resources and non-renewable resources. Use of either of these forms of resources beyond their rate of replacement is considered to be resource depletion.
Definition

3. Large-scale exploitation of minerals began in the Industrial Revolution around 1760 in England and has grown rapidly ever since. Today’s economy is largely based on fossil fuels, minerals and oil. The value increases because of the large demand, but the supply is decreasing. This has resulted in more efforts to drill and search other territories.
Major Problem?

4. Causes Over-consumption/excessive or unnecessary use of resources
Overpopulation
Slash and burn agricultural practices, currently occurring in many developing countries
Technological and industrial development
Erosion
Habitat degradation leads to the loss of Biodiversity (i.e. species and ecosystems with its ecosystem services).
Irrigation
Mining for oil and minerals
Aquifer depletion
Pollution or contamination of resources
Causes

5. It Exists! Fossil Fuels Solar Power Minerals Other than Petroleum
Grain
Water
Arable Land
Population
It Exists!