Is the earth getting lighter because of oil and mineral depletion?

Question

Is the earth getting lighter because of oil and mineral depletion?

Answer 1

No, because we are not sending the earth's natural resources into outer space - in case you didn't bother to notice. Actually, the earth is getting heavier because of the accumulation of space dust and metor showers.

Answer 2

No, the molecules that make up the oils and minerals are still here on Earth (well, except for a few spacecraft we've sent to the Moon, Mars, Venus and beyond).  They've just been converted into other compounds, such as carbon dioxide - which is a concern because carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and traps heat.

Answer 3

no