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).
The starches most used in food industry are extracted from cereals (corn, wheat and rice) or roots and tubers (cassava and potato). In addition to the nutritional value, starches are used to change the properties of many other foods.