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The document is a comprehensive reference guide covering various general science topics, including human anatomy, chemistry, physics, ecology, and earth science. It provides essential facts and definitions, such as the largest internal organ being the liver and the smallest unit of matter being the atom. Additionally, it highlights key concepts like the roles of different systems in the body, types of mixtures in chemistry, and fundamental principles in physics and ecology.

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The document is a comprehensive reference guide covering various general science topics, including human anatomy, chemistry, physics, ecology, and earth science. It provides essential facts and definitions, such as the largest internal organ being the liver and the smallest unit of matter being the atom. Additionally, it highlights key concepts like the roles of different systems in the body, types of mixtures in chemistry, and fundamental principles in physics and ecology.

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Science Knowledge Database

Comprehensive Reference Guide

General Science Topics

March 24, 2026

Human Anatomy and Physiology


– Largest Internal Organ: Liver

– Light Control in Eye: Iris

– White Blood Cell Function: Fight infection

– Bone and Tooth Strengthening Mineral: Calcium

– System Responsible for Movement: Muscular system

– System for Body Structure: Skeletal system

– Brain Part for Balance: Cerebellum

– Brain Part for Thinking: Cerebrum

Chemistry and Matter


– Smallest Unit of Matter: Atom

– Substance of One Atom Type: Element

– Evenly Combined Mixture: Solution

– Unevenly Combined Mixture: Heterogeneous mixture

– Neutral pH Level: 7

– Substances with pH < 7: Acids

– Substances with pH > 7: Bases

– Gas Humans Exhale: Carbon dioxide (CO2 )

– Required for Combustion: Oxygen (O2 )

– Change Forming New Substance: Chemical change

– Change without New Substance: Physical change

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Physics and Energy
– Force Resisting Motion: Friction

– Slanted Surface (Simple Machine): Inclined plane

– Wheel with a Rope (Simple Machine): Pulley

– Split Objects (Simple Machine): Wedge

– Unit of Work: Joule

– Formula for Speed: Distance ÷ T ime

– Force Opposing Gravity in Fluids: Buoyancy

– Bending of Light: Refraction

– Bouncing of Light: Reflection

– Upright Image Mirror: Plane mirror

– Smaller Image Mirror: Convex mirror

– Larger Image Mirror: Concave mirror

– Unit of Current: Ampere (A)

– Unit of Voltage: Volt (V)

– Unit of Resistance: Ohm (Ω)

– Electricity Flowing Easily: Conductor

– Electricity Resisted: Insulator

– Closed Electrical Path: Circuit

– Energy Types: Electrical, Thermal (heat), Sound, Radiant (light), Chemical (stored in food)

– Heat Transfer Methods: Conduction (contact), Convection (fluids), Radiation (waves)

Ecology and Biology


– Study of Fossils: Paleontology

– Fossils: Remains of ancient organisms

– Active at Night: Nocturnal

– Active during Day: Diurnal

– Change Over Time: Evolution

– Reproducing Groups: Species

– Plant Role in Food Chain: Producers

– Organisms Eating Producers: Primary consumers

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– Break Down Dead Matter: Decomposers

– Series of Eaters: Food chain

– Network of Food Chains: Food web

– Natural Home: Habitat

– Role in Environment: Niche

– Gradual Ecosystem Change: Succession

Earth Science and Space


– Largest Desert (Overall): Antarctica

– Largest Hot Desert: Sahara Desert

– Longest River: Nile River

– Highest Mountain: Mount Everest

– Deepest Ocean Trench: Mariana Trench

– Earth’s Spheres: Biosphere (life), Hydrosphere (water), Lithosphere (solid ground), Atmo-
sphere (gas)

– Tide Cause: Moon’s gravity

– Movement Around Sun: Revolution (causes seasons)

– Spinning on Axis: Rotation (causes day/night)

– Closest Planet to Earth: Venus

– Our Galaxy: Milky Way

– Space Rocks: Meteor (shooting star), Meteorite (hits ground), Comet (ice and dust)

– Star Pattern: Constellation

– Brightest Night Star: Sirius

– Study of Weather: Meteorology

– Study of Universe: Cosmology

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