The process of water seepage into the ground is called _________.

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Infiltration:
The process of water seepage into the ground is called infiltration of water.
Infiltrometer is the process of measuring water infiltration into the soil.
Rain and snow water falling on the Earth's surface infiltrates the surface soil or rocks and this is dependent on many factors like precipitation, base flow, soil characteristics, soil saturation, land cover, the slope of the land, and evapotranspiration.
Infiltration maintains groundwater levels and participates in the water cycle.
Final answer: The process of water seepage into the ground is called infiltration.

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