Depletion time is the time it takes to use up approximately _____% of the mineral reserves at a given rate of use. AP Environmental Science Depletion time is the time it takes to use up approximately _____% of the mineral reserves at a given rate of use. a. 30 b. 50 c. 60 d. 70 e. 80 Answer: E Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+