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 Health Benefits. Cassava is a type tropical root vegetable which can be used together with potatoes and other root vegetables for cooking purposes. Another usage of it is to ground it into cassava flour which is a type of starch for kitchens. Usually, dry cassava flour can be purchased from the local grocery store.