Which of the following correctly describes the importance of the carbon cycle? to recycle oxygen-based compounds to replenish nitrogen in the atmosphere to decompose dead plant matter to replenish gases required by plants

 To decompose dead plant matter

The series of processes by which carbon is interconverted into different forms in the physical and living environment. This includes the utilization of carbon dioxide by the plants in photosynthesis, it's return to the atmosphere through respiration by the organisms and by the burning of the fossil fuels.

The dead and decaying plant matter is a rich source of organic matter which consists of carbon as a chief ingredient. The decomposition process involves the break down of the dead and decaying matter into simper particles and nutrients easily absorbed by the plants and carbon dioxide gas is liberated to the atmosphere. This released out carbon dioxide becomes the part of the carbon cycle and it is absorbed by the plants from the atmosphere to conduct photosynthesis.

the tides are influenced by both the moon and the sun, it's easy to see that when the sun lines up with the moon and the earth, as during a new moon or full moon, the tidal effect is increased. these are known as spring tides, named not for the season, but for the fact that the water "springs" higher than normal. on the other hand, if the sun and the moon are 90 degrees apart in relation to an observer on earth as during the first quarter moon or third quarter moon, then high tides are not as high as they normally would be. this is because despite its greater distance, the sun's mass allows it to exert enough gravitational force on the oceans that it can negate some of the effects of the moon's pull. this phenomenon of lower high tides is called a neap tide. if you need more information on this topic visit moonconnection.com.