Border Patrol Practice Exam

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What can be inferred from the statement "If a person lives in Europe, the person does not live in Germany"?

This statement is valid
This statement is invalid
All Europeans reside in Germany
Some Europeans do not reside in Germany

The correct answer is: This statement is invalid

The statement "If a person lives in Europe, the person does not live in Germany" suggests a universal exclusion that is not supported by the geographical reality of the continent. Specifically, Germany is a country located within Europe. Therefore, it is entirely possible for a person living in Europe to also live in Germany. The assertion fails to acknowledge that Germany is a part of Europe, which is why it can be concluded that the statement is invalid. This highlights the importance of understanding relationships between categories—in this case, a person living in Europe can certainly be a resident of Germany, as Germany is included within the broader category of European nations. This reasoning clarifies why the correct answer addresses the validity of the statement rather than drawing unnecessary or contradictory inferences about the geography of Europe.