What is the answer to number three and four I’m like totally confused

Which of these serves as a reference for comparison during a scientific investigation? a)outcome variable (dependent variable) b) test variable (independent variable) c)control group d)hypothesis

Which of these best describes what occurs during cytokinesis? a) the chromosomes are separated b) the cell begins to divide by replicating the chromosomes c) the cytoplasm is divided between the two new daughter cells d) the nucleus opens to allow the chromosomes to enter the cytoplasm

The table presents the average day and night temperatures in five cities. it also reveals whether a city receives substantial rainfall (wet climate) or little rainfall (dry climate). which city’s rocks are likeliest to experience frost wedging, and why? a) city a because the consistently subzero temperature would prevent water from melting b) city b because it is a wet region and the temperature fluctuates around the freezing point c) city c because it receives plenty of rain fall and the weather is moderately cool d) city d because the hot and dry weather would cause rocks to absorb water