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"