text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_27435931_1 (elevation_ft VARCHAR, continent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what is the elevation of south america? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT elevation_ft FROM table_27435931_1 WHERE continent = "South America"