# Climate Change and Global Warming

> Climate change and global warming sit under social and environmental responsibility. This section covers what climate change is, how heat-trapping gases drive it, how it affects development, and how…

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## More in Social & Environmental Responsibility

- [Depletion of Resources and Disasters](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/social-and-environmental-responsibility/depletion-of-resources-and-disasters) — Previous section
- [Responsible Citizenship and Community Service](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/social-and-environmental-responsibility/responsible-citizenship-and-community-service) — Next section
- [All Social & Environmental Responsibility sections](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/social-and-environmental-responsibility)

## Frequently asked questions

### What will I learn in "Climate Change and Global Warming"?

This section covers Climate Change and Global Warming as part of Social & Environmental Responsibility in Grade 11 Life Orientation. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum?

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### What should I study after "Climate Change and Global Warming"?

Continue with the next section in Social & Environmental Responsibility, or test your understanding with the interactive quiz linked to this section.

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