Fossil Fuel Depletion
The progressive exhaustion of non-renewable fossil fuel resources as extraction rates exceed the geological formation of new reserves.
Real World
The UK's North Sea oil fields, once Europe's largest producer, have seen output fall by over 75% since their 1999 peak, forcing Britain to import increasing quantities of oil and gas to meet demand.
Exam Focus
For 'assess' questions on depletion, link declining reserves to geopolitical and economic consequences, not just environmental ones, to access higher marks.
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