This would be science, into the health of planet Earth.
By killing polar bears!
Volcanic activity is found in the west of Antarctica.
The main activity done on Mount Everest is climbing/mountaineering.
According to the Wikipedia definition of wilderness:"Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by civilized human activity."...then absolutely, Antarctica is a wilderness.
Tourism is the 'main cause' of visits to Antarctica.
The main activity that is done on Mount Everest is climbing.
No continent is completely exempt from contributing to global warming, as human activity and natural processes can produce greenhouse gas emissions everywhere. However, Antarctica has a relatively smaller human population and industrial activity compared to other continents, resulting in lower overall emissions.
There are no permanent human residents on Antarctica.
Lake Antarctica and Lake Antarctica Junior.
There is no mining activity in Antarctica: it is prohibited by the Antarctic Treaty.
Oh sure. It did just fine before we started going there and will do just as fine if we stop going there.
There is no mineral extraction in Antarctica, as it is protected from such activity under international treaty.