A straightforward reading of the Bible shows that the earth was created in six days about 6,000 years ago. Radiometric dating uses ratios of isotopes in rocks to infer the age of the rock. Scientists use a mix of observational data and assumptions about the past to determine the radiometric age of a rock.
Definition of ratify for English Language Learners. : to make (a treaty, agreement, etc.) official by signing it or voting for it.
In the U.S.A., treaty ratification must be advised and consented to by a two-thirds majority in the U.S. Senate. The Senate does not actually ratify treaties. Once the Senate has given its advice and consent to ratification, the President ratifies the treaty by signing an instrument of ratification.reaties have to go before the Senate under the Advice and Consent provisions of the Constitution before they can be binding. An executive agreement does not necessarily bind the nation. krollohare2 Â· 7 years ago.