Question

multiple-choice question
the immense pressure that builds around the plates until the edges are forced to let go and
the plates ______.
stick
subduct
slip

Explanation:

In the context of tectonic plates, when pressure builds, the plates slip (move past each other, often causing earthquakes). "Stick" is the opposite of what happens when pressure releases, and "subduct" refers to one plate going under another, not the action when edges let go from pressure buildup.

Answer:

slip (the option with "slip")