17 GEN 2022 · Natural resource depletion occurs when resources are consumed at a faster rate than replacement. Natural resources are those resources that exist without human actions and can be renewable or non-renewable. And when it comes to the discussion of natural resource depletion, it is terminology used in reference to water use, agriculture, fossil fuel consumption, fishing, and mining. And, above all, the depletion of natural resources is defined on the premise that the value of a resource is measured in terms of its availability in nature. Find out more in this podcast.