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).
It is often referred to as manioc or yuca (not to be confused with the ornamental plant, yucca) and is sometimes called cassava root (the edible tuber grows underground). Tapioca flour (tapioca starch) is made from cassava and is a common ingredient in gluten-free baking. You may have seen cassava root in the produce section of your supermarket. It is long, slender and dark brown with a thick, rough exterior. The inside is white.