Answer: The given statement is true.
Explanation:
Entropy is defined as the degree of randomness.
According to the second law of thermodynamics, natural processes go in a direction that increases the total entropy in the universe.
In an irreversible process, there will always be an increase in entropy because with change in time there will be change in temperature and other factors so, degree of randomness in the environment or universe increases.
Therefore, natural processes go in a direction that increases the total entropy in the universe is a true statement.
