Given the same water depth and mooring tension, the holding power of a 90 pound/foot chain mooring system in comparison to the holding power of a 19 pound/foot wire rope mooring line will be __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — greater

Heavy chain (90 lbs/ft) provides massive catenary weight and superior ground friction compared to wire rope, producing substantially greater holding power for the mooring system under identical depth and tension.