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).
In Europe and USA cassava is the term usually applied to the roots, and tapioca is the name given to starch and other processed products. The plant grows to a height of 1 - 3 m and several roots may be found on each plant. Manioc prefers a fertile sandy-clay soil.