sequent occupance

Sequent occupance is a concept in geography that studies how humans have occupied and modified a specific region over time. It examines the layers of human settlement and their impact on the landscape, recognizing that each successive group leaves its mark, influencing the region for those who follow. This approach helps geographers understand the historical development of places and how past human activities continue to shape present-day environments. Geography itself, as a discipline, has evolved from describing Earth's environments and their human exploitation to a more specialized study, with human geography increasingly aligning with the social sciences.12