The energy possessed by very hot rocks inside the earth is called the _______ energy and is used to generate electricity.

The energy possessed by very hot rocks inside the earth is called geothermal energy and is used to generate electricity.
The molten rocks formed in the deeper hot regions of the earth’s crust are pushed upward and trapped in certain regions called hot spots. Steam is produced when the hot spots make contact with underground water. The steam trapped in rocks is routed through a pipe to a turbine and used to generate electricity.