Navigating the ERG

Identify the Main Idea and Summarize the purpose of the article.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which five colors identify the sections of the ERG?

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• YELLOW
• BLUE
• GREEN
• ORANGE
• WHITE
• RED
• PURPLE
• BLACK
• BROWN
• FUCHSIA

To find information on Anhydrous ammonia, in which section should you begin to look?

Which section will help you identify a chemical with the ID number 1105?

Turn to page 32 in the ERG. Put the column headings in the correct order from left to right.

• ID NUMBER

• NAME OF MATERIAL

• GUIDE NUMBER

Turn to page 137 in the ERG. Put the column headings in the correct order from left to right.

• NAME OF MATERIAL

• GUIDE NUMBER

• ID NUMBER

The phrase "meat & potatoes" is used to describe the Orange section of the ERG.

What does that phrase mean? Choose the best answer.

• The section is used to identify chemicals hazardous to animals & produce

• The section contains the most important & basic things about dealing with hazardous substances

• The section can be found in the center of the ERG.

• The section provides a menu of options for the emergency provider

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Look up UN 1105 in the ERG. What is the material's name & guide number?

*Remember your answers for the next 3 questions!

In the Orange section, look for the guide number of your answer to #8.

What page numbers are listed at the bottom of the two-page spread?

What does the heading list as the Hazard Classification of the material?