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).
Characteristics, uses, nutritional content, purchasing, and storage. Tapioca is the starch extracted from the cassava root. The cassava plant is native to Brazil, where it is known as mandioca and its starch is referred to as tapioca. Cultivation of the cassava plant has spread throughout South America and Africa, while culinary use of tapioca has become popular throughout the world.