Which of the following would be more problematic in Kansas than Florida?
A) mercury-contaminated fish
B) nitrite-induced blue baby syndrome
C) uranium-contaminated soil
D) iron-corroded pipes
E) sulfur-contaminated coal

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Nitrite-induced blue baby syndrome would be more problematic in Kansas than Florida due to Kansas's reliance on agricultural practices that use nitrogen-based fertilizers, which can contaminate groundwater with nitrates. This contaminated groundwater can then lead to blue baby syndrome when consumed by infants.

Which of the Following Would Be More Problematic in Kansas