which of the following statements best compares geothermal energy and the energy from natural gas based on their rates of renewal?
natural gas has a slower rate because any amount extracted is far lower than its generation inside earth.
natural gas has a faster rate because, being a carbon resource, it quickly replenishes as part of the carbon cycle.
geothermal energy has a faster rate because a vast amount of heat energy is always present inside earth's core.
geothermal energy has a slower rate because the water present below earth's surface cools down periodically

Geothermal energy has a faster rate because a vast amount of heat energy is always present inside Earth's core.  

Geothermal energy has a slower rate because the water present below Earth's surface cools down periodically

Explanation:

Option (3)

Explanation: According to the regeneration or renewal rate, the geothermal energy can be regenerated at a very faster rate, as a huge amount of heat energy is trapped in the interior of the earth that drives various processes to take place on earth. This energy is used for various purposes and are less expensive, producing less amount of carbon in comparison to the other fossil fuels.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).

b.

the accuracy of the data.

a