Question

what is the Global reason of resource depletion​

Answer 1

The major causes of resource depletion are listed below:

✓Overpopulation – With increasing population, demands of the country increase which further results in depletion of resources.

✓Over-consumption and waste – As the standards of living of people improves, they tend to consume more and waste even more.

✓Deforestation and the destruction of ecosystems – Forests are cut annually, to make space for multiplexes, residential complexes etc. This not only destroys trees (and wood as a resource) but also destroys home of thousands of species of animals.

✓Mining – Mining of Minerals and Oil-Minerals and metals are in high demand in today’s world. This is a very big problem as ores are being depleted day by day.

Technological and industrial development – Technology advances and so the need of resources increases.

✓Soil erosion – Because of deforestation, soil erosion takes place. Thus, soil gets devoid of important minerals and resources.

Pollution and contamination of resources – Water pollution, soil pollution is increasing at an alarming rate today due to negligent attitude of people towards the environment. Pollution has a direct effect on contamination of resources available in nature.

Effects of Natural Resources Depletion

The depletion of natural resources has widespread consequences not only on the human life but the environment too. some are listed below:-

Resource Scarcity:- Resources like fossil fuels, timber, water and arable land become scarce because of over-consumption and degradation, mostly in the areas of tremendous population growth.

Rising Prices:-

When natural resources become scarce, food, fuel and energy prices rise. Even the price of renewable resources increases if they need to be shipped to reach areas where these have been depleted.

Bold Water Shortages:-

When infrastructure development and population growth increase, water shortages occur. As of today, almost 1 billion people lack access to clean water.

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