To find the elevation of base camp, we start with Lisa's initial elevation of 457 feet above sea level and subtract the 221 feet she descends.
Calculating this:
457 feet - 221 feet = 236 feet
Since she is descending, we need to determine if this elevation is above or below sea level. Since 236 feet is less than 457 feet and she has descended, the resulting elevation is above sea level.
Thus, the elevation of base camp is 236 feet above sea level.
The correct response is:
236 feet above sea level.