Final answer:
The statement "The majority of energy use in the world today is renewable" is false because about 85% of the world's energy comes from nonrenewable fossil fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal. Thus, the correct answer is option d.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer the question, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT "The majority of energy use in the world today is renewable." Natural gas is indeed the cleanest fossil fuel compared to oil and coal because it produces fewer emissions upon combustion. Geothermal energy is likely to be harnessed in areas with geothermal activity such as geysers, due to the high amount of heat available near the surface. Utilizing turbines to capture the energy of waves, tides, and currents is indeed a method of tapping a type of renewable energy, as these resources are replenished naturally and are not finite like fossil fuels.
Regarding energy use, it is important to understand that the majority of the world's energy currently comes from nonrenewable sources. About 85% of our energy is derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal. Hence, the statement that the majority of energy use today is renewable is false. The global energy consumption still heavily relies on fossil fuels, and the shift to renewable resources, although increasing, has not reached a point where it surpasses the use of nonrenewables.