DIRECTIONS: Read the passage The City by the Bay by Elaine Mao. Then, use context clues from the passage to determine the meaning of two unfamiliar words.
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The geography of San Francisco, particularly the presence of the fog that often obscures the entrance to the bay, initially made it difficult for explorers to discover the area. It wasn't until a Spanish expedition accidentally stumbled upon the bay in 1769 that its existence was recognized. This delay in discovery highlights the challenges that the geography of San Francisco presented to early explorers.
San Francisco's history also includes a period of Spanish and Mexican rule before it was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican-American War. This was a significant turning point in the city's development, as it occurred during the California Gold Rush. The influx of people and resources to San Francisco during this time transformed the city into a bustling maritime center and contributed to its continued growth as a major urban hub.
The two unfamiliar words are:
1. Obscures
2. Influx