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).
Cassava is an ancient South American root vegetable that thrives even in the poorest of conditions and extreme drought. It is commonly used throughout Africa, South America and Southeast Asia, with the appearance of a thick-skinned sweet potato.