Storm surges occur during storm events, including hurricanes and tropical cyclones due to three processes: 1  wind setup. 2  barometric setup. 3  wave setup.
Starch is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and is contained in many staple foods. The major sources of starch intake worldwide are the cereals (rice, wheat, and maize) and the root vegetables (potatoes and cassava).
The cassava root is not as nutritious as taro yam, sweet potato, bananas or breadfruit, but it does have some nutritional value. It contains a lot of carbohydrate which can provide the body with energy. It is a good source of Vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre. The body needs energy for warmth, work and play.assava-A popular plant. The cassava plant (also called manioc, manioke, tavioka, mendoka, tapioca) was brought to the Pacific during the last century. The plant was probably spread to the Pacific from Mexico by the Spanish and from Brazil by the Portuguese. Its roots have become a staple food on some islands.