Resource depletion Erica and Aly

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

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?

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

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