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When a nation depletes its natural resources, it often experiences rapid decline because it?

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the correct answer is because it cannot support its population or promote any more growth
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When a nation depletes its natural resources, it often experiences rapid decline because it has nothing else with which to trade other nations--meaning that it must import most of its goods which lowers GDP. 
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