Explanation

• Phosphorus is not among the top 10 most abundant elements in the Earth's crust.
• Most abundant element in Earth crust is Oxygen.
• Oxygen in the crust is (46. 1%).
• The chemical formula of oxygen (dioxygen) is O2.

List of 10 Most Abundant Elements in the Earth's Crust:

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• The main reaction occurring in the Sun's core is nuclear fusion.
• In fusion, hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing a huge amount of energy.
• This energy is responsible for the Sun's light and heat.
• The Sun's primary fusion process is the proton–proton chain reaction.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• A series of steps is called a staircase, stairway, or a flight of stairs

Additional information:

• Tread: The flat, horizontal top surface where you place your foot.
• Riser: The vertical part that forms the gap between one step and the next.
• Nosing: The front, rounded edge of the tread that sticks out over the riser

Last updated 14 August 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Ozone (O₃) is mainly found in the Stratosphere, called the ozone layer.
• It absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.
• Located roughly 15–35 km above the Earth’s surface.

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• A rainbow is produced due to the dispersion of sunlight by water droplets in the atmosphere.
• White sunlight splits into seven colours when it passes through raindrops.
• The formation of a rainbow involves refraction, dispersion, and internal reflection.
• Dispersion is the phenomenon responsible for separating white light into its constituent colours.
• Rainbows are usually seen opposite the Sun after rainfall.

Last verified on 26-07-2026