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 is a starchy root vegetable with a variety of uses. Cassava, or Manihot esculenta, is also known as manioc. This tropical root vegetable is native to Brazil and Paraguay but now also grows in other nations in South America and Africa, where it is a significant source of calories.tarches, such as those in cassava, are types of complex carbohydrates. They are the most common source of carbohydrates in the typical American diet, according to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. A serving of cassava contains 3.7 grams of dietary fiber, or 15 percent of the daily value.