Yes, a renewable resource can become nonrenewable if it is depleted faster than it can regenerate. For instance, consider forests, which are often regarded as renewable because trees can regrow. However, if logging occurs at a rate that exceeds the trees’ ability to grow back, the forest can be permanently damaged, making it a nonrenewable resource in practice.
Another example is water resources, such as aquifers. If water is extracted from underground reservoirs faster than it can be replenished through natural processes like rainfall, these water resources can become nonrenewable over time.
In summary, while renewable resources have the potential to renew themselves, human activity and environmental changes can lead to scenarios where they become nonrenewable if not managed sustainably.